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Avignon City Guide
Enter Avignon through its medieval walls, then follow papal history, Rhône light and Provençal streets into a city that comes alive during festival season.
- Country
- France
- Language
- French
- Currency
- Euro (EUR)
- Plug
- type E
- Time zone
- Europe/Paris
- Emergency
- 112
- Tap water
- Generally safe
- Dialling code
- +33
The stops
Things to do in Avignon
Walk the walled centre, riverside paths and viewpoints, using trains, buses or bikes for the wider Rhône area.
Couvent des Cordeliers
Place St Didier
Place de l’Horloge
Basilique Saint-Pierre
Marvel at the exquisitely carved walnut doors and the flamboyant Gothic facade of this stunning parish church.
Palais des Papes
Notre Dame des Doms
Musée du Petit Palais
Pont d'Avignon
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Weather & crowds
Best time to visit
April to June and September to October are comfortable. July and August are hot and busy, especially during festivals; winter is cooler and quieter.
Winter and spring
Jan–Jun2–30°C/ 36–86°F
Few visitorsOccasional rain
- Cool season
Summer and autumn
Jul–Dec12–34°C/ 54–93°F
BusyOccasional rain
- Warm season
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Safety
Is Avignon safe?
Avignon is generally safe. Watch for heat, crowded festival streets, bikes and traffic near the walls; keep valuables secure at stations and call 112.
Station choice
Gare Centre is next to the historic centre; Gare TGV is about 6 km away.
Festival crowds
Book early, keep phones secure and plan a quiet meeting point away from dense streets.
Heat and cycling
Carry water, use marked cycle routes and avoid exposed midday walks.
Questions
Avignon FAQ
Gare Centre is beside the historic centre; Gare TGV is 6 km away.
Yes, Orizo buses and tram cover the city and use a local ticket network.
Dial 112.