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Avignon travel guide

France

Basics

CountryFrance

Time zoneEurope/Paris

CurrencyEUR

Official language(s)French

Using public transportation is convenient when traveling in major cities. It is advisable to book major attractions in advance.

Places to visit

Angladon Museum

A small museum showcasing a private art collection in Avignon, with works by Cézanne, Van Gogh, and other Impressionist and modern artists.

Location5 rue Laboureur, 84000 Avignon, France

Nearest stationGare d’Avignon Centre

HoursTue–Sun 1:00 PM–6:00 PM

AdmissionPaid admission

Travel tipA good stop on hot or rainy days because it is mostly an indoor visit.

Rocher des Doms Garden

A hilltop park next to the Palace of the Popes with excellent views over the Rhône and Avignon.

LocationPlace du Palais, 84000 Avignon, France

Nearest stationAvignon Centre

HoursOpen 24 hours daily

AdmissionFree

Travel tipGo around sunset for the best river and bridge views.

Pont Saint-Bénézet

The iconic medieval bridge remains over the Rhône and is famous from the song “Sur le pont d’Avignon.”

LocationBoulevard de la Ligne, 84000 Avignon, France

Nearest stationAvignon Centre

HoursDaily 10:00–17:00/19:00 (varies by season)

AdmissionPaid

Travel tipVisit in good light for the best photos of the river and old town.

Calvet Museum

A major Avignon museum known for archaeology, paintings, and decorative arts collections.

Location65 Rue Joseph Vernet, 84000 Avignon, France

Nearest stationAvignon Centre

HoursTue–Sun 10:00–13:00, 14:00–18:00

AdmissionPaid

Travel tipThere is a lot to see, so it helps to focus on a few themes.

Basic travel phrases (French)

Bonjour

Bonjour · Greeting

Merci

Merci · Thanks

Enchanté

Enchante · Nice to meet you

Bonne journée

Bonne journee · Wishing a good day

Bienvenue

Bienvenue · Welcome

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