Acerca de Aviñón, Francia

Medieval architecture lines the streets of Avignon, France. Visitors to Provence who make a point of exploring this city will find themselves surrounded by centuries of history and art. Containing three UNESCO World Heritage Sites, Avignon is a cultural capital of the region.

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When setting out to discover Avignon, travelers can encounter remnants of ages gone by. When the Papacy moved its headquarters from Rome to France in the 1300s, the Catholic Church erected a distinctive palace in Avignon. The structure was completed in less than 20 years, and has withstood the test of time as the world's largest palace in the Gothic style. Tours of the site encompass 24 rooms and a museum space, and allow visitors to view frescoes by Italian master artists Matteo Giovannetti.

The Saint-Bénézet Bridge is another unmistakable ancient structure within the city. No longer spanning the whole river, the bridge once connected the Palace of the Popes with cardinals' residences across the Rhône. The bridge's beautiful arches attract hundreds of thousands of visitors each year, and inspired the famous melody The Bridge of Avignon.

The Avignon Theatre Festival is the city's trademark event, transforming the locale for over a week each summer. The festival was founded by Jean Vilar in 1947 and involves the mounting of 40-plus shows annually, spanning drama, music, dance and fine arts. Rather than seeing theatre as an exclusive art form, the festival is open to the public and welcomes in huge crowds.

Exploring the streets will naturally bring travelers to central squares and bustling vistas, lined with cafes and restaurants. The city's unique cuisine is based on local honey, olive oil, nougat and chocolate. The must-try dish of Avignon is the papeline, made from chocolate, sugar and oregano liqueur, and the Côtes du Rhône wines from the region are known worldwide.

Enjoy the Region

Venturing outside of Avignon itself reveals beautiful new sights, some natural and others manmade. The villages and lavender fields surrounding the city are the subject of tours in the summer as the purple blooms create a unique spectacle. When July and August roll around, the lavender stretches to the horizon.

For more historical exploration, visitors will find plenty to explore in nearby cities, towns and the countryside in between. For example, the Roman arenas of Nîmes are 40 minutes away by car, while the ancient theater and archeological museum of Orange are a mere 25 minutes north of Avignon.

As a gateway to Provence and a historically rich destination in its own right, Avignon offers plenty of opportunities to the curious traveler.

Pick Up Your Rental Car

Reservations are serviced through our partner, Europcar. When you arrive, please proceed to the Europcar counter to confirm your reservation and pick up your rental car.

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