Situated in the South Est of France at the crossroad of the Languedoc and La Provence, Avignon is a very quaint lively city visited by over 300,000 tourists a year, due to its history its museums and heritage buildings as well as its weather and its entertainment!
There is always something to see as well as listen to! With concerts all around the year and its two famous attractions: Palais des Papes and le Pont de Benezes from which comes the children’s rhyme ‘Sur le Pont D’Avignon, on y dance, on y dance, sur le Pont d’Avignon on y dance tous en rond’. This vibrant city has so much to offer to the eyes as well as the taste buds with its nearby wineyards.
However if you are planning to visit for few days, make sure you check the accommodation’s availability as this city attracts people throughout the year not just during its wonderful long summer days and places to stay can be hard to find!
Avignon is like most French cities, with its specialities and traditional food which can be found almost in all the restaurants. The best places to go to are however ‘Auberges’ as the have the French feel to them as well as the traditional foods and the region wine:Cote du Rhone. Most of the specialities in Avignon are however sweets and chocolate with a very distinctive filling. Nearby to the city are the vineyards and therefore the wine in Avignon will definitely stimulate your taste buds!
Nightlife in Avignon
Where to start, if you are a music lover, this place is not to be missed! Throughout the year Avignon hosts a number of varied entertainments. This vibrant city never stops, with live concerts from churches and squares (some of which are free), the festival in July as well as all its small cafes, bars and restaurant squattered all around town. You will be able to find venues with live music throughout the year.
Shopping in Avignon
Avignon, like a lot of French cities, has a pedestrian area where most of the shops can be found. This area is situated in the streets of Joseph Vernet and St Agricol. You will be able to find all the luxury shops as well as the local shops in which you may find ceramic, pottery and various other regional specialities.
Attractions in Avignon
The two main and most visited attractions of Avignon are the Palais de Papes and the Pont St Benezez. However Avignon is also popular for its festival in July and its quaint city center, with more than 300 000 tourists visiting a year!
Avignon Transportation
Getting around in Avignon can be done using the bus which runs every day of the way with a restricted service on Sundays. During the Festival period however a special late-running service is available to all. The city main attractions are situated in town and therefore can be done on foot, with some of the town being pedestrian. It is also possible to hire motorbikes, scooters and bicycles which is enjoyable in those hot summers'days.
Situated in the South Est of France at the crossroad of the Languedoc and La Provence, Avignon is a very quaint lively city visited by over 300,000 tourists a year, due to its history its museums and heritage buildings as well as its weather and its entertainment!
Avignon is like most French cities, with its specialities and traditional food which can be found almost in all the restaurants. The best places to go to are however ‘Auberges’ as the have the French feel to them as well as
Where to start, if you are a music lover, this place is not to be missed! Throughout the year Avignon hosts a number of varied entertainments. This vibrant city never stops, with live concerts from churches and squares (some of which are free), the festival in July as well as all its small cafes, bars and restaurant squattered all around town. You will be able to find venues with live music throughout the year. 
Avignon, like a lot of French cities, has a pedestrian area where most of the shops can be found. This area is
The two main and most visited attractions of Avignon are the Palais de Papes and the Pont St Benezez. However Avignon is also popular for its festival in July and its quaint city center, with more than 300 000 tourists visiting a year!
Getting around in Avignon can be done using the bus which runs every day of the way with a restricted service on Sundays. During the Festival period however a special late-running service is available to all. The city main attractions are situated in town and therefore can be done on foot, with some of the town being pedestrian. It is also possible to hire motorbikes, scooters and bicycles which is enjoyable in those hot summers'days.