Avignon in 48 hours

Start your discovery with the city’s most emblematic landmark: the Palais des Papes. The residence of the 14th-century pontiffs and a Unesco World Heritage site, it is the largest Gothic palace in the world!

Once you’ve finished your visit, stroll through the picturesque streets and stop off at rue des Teinturiers to discover its treasures, or go up onto the Pont d’Avignon (to dance 🎶 if you feel like it!)

Are you an epicurean and a lover of good food? Avignon is the ideal destination for gourmands and gourmets!
And if there’s one place not to miss, it’s the covered market, les Halles, an Avignon institution. In this large covered market, 40 shopkeepers welcome you, true ambassadors of the taste for quality and fresh local produce.

Considered a place to meet and socialize, they’re a must-see!

Fancy a refreshing break? Avignon’s parks and gardens are an ideal option if you want to discover the city’s natural beauty! One of the most beautiful is undoubtedly the jardin du rocher des Doms, located right next to the Palais des Papes.

A little history 🧭 It was the cradle of the city: archaeological studies attest to human occupation as early as the Neolithic period. The remains of this ancient presence can be admired today at the musée Calvet.

La Barthelasse is the countryside at the gateway to the historic center and Europe’s largest river island! It offers 700 hectares of calm and greenery, just a few minutes from the historic center.

What to do? Plenty of space is devoted to leisure and relaxation, with a skate park, soccer pitch, swimming pool, day-care center and youth hostel. The chemin de halage, very quiet and pleasant, offers a breathtaking and exceptional view of the pont d’Avignon, the Rocher des Doms and thePalais des Papes. You can buy local produce at the farm La Reboule, visit the distillery Manguin, or simply stroll through the orchards.

Opposite the historic center, on the other bank of the Rhône, lies the picturesque medieval village of Villeneuve-lez-Avignon.
You can get there very easily: by bike along the ViaRhôna, by bus or even on foot.
Because of its past, the town has a wealth of heritage that is sure to delight: the tour Philippe le Bel , the Chartreuse du Val de Bénédiction, the Fort Saint-André and its Italian-style gardens classified as remarkable…