Best hotels in Avignon
Hotel Cloitre Saint Louis
20 Rue du Portail Boquier, 84000 France
Atmosphere and old-world charm come as standard at this refined hotel, which is located within a converted 16th-century Jesuit school. Spend a lazy afternoon soaking up the sun in the rooftop pool, before curling up in your cozy room, complete with original oak beams and plush furnishings.
Hotel De L’Horloge
Place de L'Horloge, 1 Rue Félicien David, 84000 France
This popular hotel offers a warm welcome from the moment you enter. Comfortable bedrooms are decorated using natural materials and earthy tones, while a sunny veranda is the ideal spot for soaking up the scenery. Located in the center of Avignon, it also offers easy access to all the city’s main attractions.
Hotel De L’Atelier
5 Rue de la Foire, 30400 Villeneuve-lès-Avignon, France
Set within a 16th-century silk factory, the Hotel De L’Atelier features high ceilings, classic blue shutters and a peaceful, airy atmosphere. Enjoy your morning coffee out on the sun-soaked courtyard patio and relax in spacious rooms with exposed stone walls for added authentic charm.
Best restaurants in Avignon
Le Goût du Jour
20 Rue Saint-Etienne, 84000 Avignon, France
Le Le Goût du Jour’s head chef, Julien Chazal, was born and raised in Avignon – and his passion for the city is evident in his use of local ingredients and cooking traditions. As a result, the menu is full of mouth-watering classics with a modern spin, from duck fillet with watermelon and pomegranate to squid served with earthy artichokes.
Avenio
19 Rue Des Trois Faucons, 84000 France
This laidback eatery is ideally located in the center of Avignon. Take a seat on the shady terrace to sample some of Avenio’s signature delights, such as seabream ceviche and a duo of monkfish and prawns, served with Iberian chorizo cream.
Restaurant La Cour du Louvre
23 Rue Saint-Agricol, 84000 France
Celebrating the colors and flavors of southern France, this restaurant is a must-visit in Avignon. The portions are generous and the recipes time-honored: think succulent fillet of beef with porcini mushroom sauce and rack of lamb oven-roasted with fresh thyme.
Best things to do in Avignon
Palais de Papes
Pl. du Palais, 84000 France
Make this 14th-century papal palace and one-time fortress your first stop in Avignon. As one of the largest medieval Gothic buildings in Europe, the Palais de Papes’ rich history has seen it designated a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Highlights include the striking frescoes painted by Italian artist Matteo Giovannetti and the interactive tour, which uses virtual reality to show the residence as it once was.
Pont D’Avignon
Bd de la Ligne, 84000 France
The remaining four arches of this 12th-century bridge make up one of Avignon’s most famous landmarks. Arching grandly over the Rhône, its origins date back to the 1100s. At one time, it was the only place to cross the river between Lyon and the Mediterranean Sea.
Collection Lambert Avignon
5 Rue Violette, 84000 France
The impressive private art collection of Yves Lambert has been open to the public since 2000. Housed across two 18th-century mansions, the museum offers space for both permanent and temporary exhibitions. Past exhibitions have included work by Niele Toroni and Georges Tony Stoll.
