Preserving our environment

Avignon and the surrounding area are actively committed to protecting biodiversity, improving the quality of life and promoting sustainable tourism. Discover our resources and join us in preserving our environment together!

The commitments of our destination

Tourist Office Charter

Find out more about our commitment to sustainable and responsible tourism for our staff, visitors, customers and partners.

Read the charter

Avignon, a sustainable city

The city of Avignon supports projects to make its city more sustainable.

Avignon, a sustainable city

Towards more responsible tourism in Vaucluse

The Vaucluse brings together all the players in its area to create a responsible destination.

Responsible Vaucluse

Your Tourist Office is a member of the Acteurs du Tourisme Durable association.

The Avignon Tourist Office is joining forces with ATD to share and adopt best practices for a lasting positive impact, as well as our eco-responsible initiatives, and to actively contribute to tourism models that respect the planet and its people.

Association ATD

Tools to support a more virtuous approach

During your stay in Avignon, our teams will provide you with a number of tools to help you travel differently. Learn how to measure your carbon footprint, find out where to fill your water bottle, discover the local nature and biodiversity and adopt the good habits of responsible travel.

Impact of your journey

Calculate or simulate the impact of your visit by car, train or bike!

Calculate

Thematic tools

And much more besides: food, heating, furniture, clothing, digital technology, everything!

See the tools

Take your water bottle

Less plastic and waste, refill it whenever you need to.
Tip: check out the “My fresher city” map to find free water points.

Find a watering hole

My eco-responsible checklist

Find out all the tips and advice from our teams to help you prepare for your stay in our region in a way that respects our territory and its inhabitants!

See the checklist

Charter for responsible travellers in Vaucluse

Responsible travellers are well informed! Take inspiration from the local charter to apply the simple gestures that make a difference, even on holiday.

Read the charter

Discovering and respecting fragile natural environments

Prepare your outings! A great outing in nature is one you prepare for: access, safety and good behaviour. Find out more about our nature walks and activities.