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Avignon

General Information about Avignon

Avignon which was built along the River Rhone can be found within the department of Vaucluse in South East France. Avignon Avignon is home to over 90,000 residents and also belongs to the region of Provence-Alpes-Cote d'Azur. Avignon is set just over 100 kilometres away from Marseille, 200 kilometres away from Lyon and a distance of 330 kilometres away from Toulouse.

Avignon has a strong history with the Popes back in 1309 with many Popes choosing to travel to Avignon for sanctuary. As a result of this the Palais des Papes was constructed as a palace for the Popes. The Palais des Papes is now listed as a World Heritage Site by the UNESCO and is considered as being one of Europe's most important buildings. The Avignon Town Walls are of particular interest with its 39 towers and eight gates and was built around Avignon's Old Town.

Avignon plays host to many popular festivals and events throughout the year with the main festival being known simply as The Avignon Festival. The Avignon Festival is usually takes place each July with festivities continuing throughout the month. The most popular way of travelling to Avignon is by train with regular trains arriving from London, Paris, Lyon and Marseille.

Attractions in Avignon

Below are a selection of Attractions located in Avignon, France. Alternatively, you can browse through all Avignon Attractions.

NAME LOCATION RATE (from) RATING Dinner Cruise on the Rhone River on the "Mireio" (Night Cruise) Avignon, France INFORMATION | ENQUIRY | RATES Avignon $98.94 (AUD) Provence - Pont du Gard, Les Baux de Provence, Luberon Villages (Day Tour) Avignon, France INFORMATION | ENQUIRY | RATES Avignon $98.94 (AUD) Lavender and Villages in Luberon by Minivan (Sightseeing) Avignon, France INFORMATION | ENQUIRY | RATES Avignon $90.70 (AUD)

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Guesthouses in Avignon

Below are a selection of Guesthouses located in Avignon, France. Alternatively, you can browse through all Avignon Guesthouses.

NAME LOCATION RATE (from) RATING Les Jardins de la Livree (GUESTHOUSE) 4 Rue Camp de Bataille, Villeneuve lez avignon, Avignon, Avignon, Provence, France 30400 MORE INFORMATION | MAKE AN ENQUIRY | VIEW RATES Avignon €30.00

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Hostels in Avignon

Below are a selection of Hostels located in Avignon, France. Alternatively, you can browse through all Avignon Hostels.

NAME LOCATION RATE (from) RATING Regina Hotel (HOSTEL) 6, rue de la République, 84000, Avignon, Avignon, , France 84000 MORE INFORMATION | MAKE AN ENQUIRY | VIEW RATES Avignon €29.00 Hotel Mistral Avignon (HOSTEL) 1 Boulevard de Metz, , Avignon, Avignon, , France 84000 MORE INFORMATION | MAKE AN ENQUIRY | VIEW RATES Avignon €28.00 Court'Inn Suites (HOSTEL) 32 route des rémouleurs, Courtine, Avignon, Avignon, Vaucluse, France 84000 AVIGNON MORE INFORMATION | MAKE AN ENQUIRY | VIEW RATES Avignon €24.75

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Hotels in Avignon

Below are a selection of Hotels located in Avignon, France. Alternatively, you can browse through all Avignon Hotels.

NAME LOCATION RATE (from) RATING Auberge de Cassagne Hotel Le Pontet (Hotel) 450 Allee de Cassagne Le Pontet, Avignon 84130, France MORE INFORMATION | MAKE AN ENQUIRY | VIEW RATES Le Pontet €195.00 Avignon Grand Hotel Suites and Residences (Hotel) 34 Boulevard Saint Roch, Avignon 84000, France MORE INFORMATION | MAKE AN ENQUIRY | VIEW RATES City €186.00 Best Western La Magnaneraie Hostellerie (Hotel) 37 Rue Camp De Bataille, Villeneuve Les Avignon 30400, France MORE INFORMATION | MAKE AN ENQUIRY | VIEW RATES Villeneuve-les-Avignon €181.00

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