Avignon in 24 hours

Start your visit with the city’s most emblematic landmark: the Palais des Papes. A Unesco World Heritage Site, it is the largest Gothic palace in the world!

Once you’ve finished your visit, there’s still a long list of places to discover, so here are a few suggestions:
The Pont d’Avignon or Pont Saint-Bénezet, the metropolitan basilica of Notre-Dame des Doms and the garden of the Rocher des Doms (⚠️ work in progress), Les Halles, the Ile de la Barthelasse…

Surrounded by ramparts, the historic centre has been built around the small squares within the city walls, each with its own history, reputation and uniqueness. In the sunshine of Provence, Avignon’s squares have become an essential symbol of the city’s art of living. In the shade of a plane tree, lulled by the sound of cicadas, savour the passing of time…

If you’re looking for something a bit different to do this evening, why not join a guided tour?

During the summer months, discover the Palais des Papes in a different light with the guided tour ‘The Popes’ Palace, by night’. After dark, when the monument is closed to the public, explore its rooms and spaces in a small group, accompanied by a tour guide.