Classic old town Avignon from the Romans to the Pope’s.  Today you will see the iconic sights of Avignon, a historic city best known for the impressive Palais des Papes – one of Avignon’s best known. There are many landmarks & buildings to discover across the city, elegant squares to sit & watch the world go by. 

The history of Avignon has a lively, modern feel with shops, bars, and restaurants. The visit is a mix of it all including the renowned market hall. Finally, Pont Saint-Bénézet one of Avignon’s most iconic sites – the bridge, much was washed away in the 17th century, is a nod to the history of the city Highlights: 

Wander & discover the old town of Avignon. Visit the gardens of Palais des Papes overlooking the town with a guided visit of Palais des Papes. Enjoy the elegant surroundings of the town’s squares, historic buildings, panoramic views. Visit the Pont Saint Bénézet – the famous Pont d’Avignon. Experience the bustling vibe of a busy local indoor food market.

Stops:

• • Palais des Papes – The Palace of the Popes stands as the mighty symbol of the church’s influence throughout the western Christian world in the 14th century. Construction was started in 1335 and completed in less than twenty years under the leadership of two builder popes, Benedict XII and his successor Clement VI. The Popes’ Palace is the biggest Gothic palace in all of Europe (15,000 m2 of floor space, which is the equivalent of 4 Gothic cathedrals). You can see over 20 rooms, scenes of historic events, in particular the pope’s private chambers, and the frescoes painted by the Italian artist Matteo Giovannetti. 
  • Pont Saint-Benezet (Pont d’Avignon) – An emblematic site in the history of Avignon, the Saint-Benezet bridge built in the twelfth century, was several times destroyed by spates on the Rhône River, before being rebuilt and finally abandoned in the 17th Century.
  • Avignon Les Halles – An emblematic spot in the city of Avignon, the Halles dazzle with its façade covered in a vegetal wall and give a true up-to-date feel to the neighborhood. Made famous by such authors as Peter Mayle and Jean Viard, it has been a meeting place for the people of the city center for over a century. Here, all generations and types of people rub shoulders, from the all-night partier looking for a bite to eat in the early morning to the average person coming to do their shopping, without forgetting the chefs from the best restaurants who buy their produce here.

• Private Provence Tour: In the Footsteps of Van Gogh

• Musée Angladon

If you aren’t a religious art fan, the place for you is Musée Angladon. It’s a small and unassuming museum but contains fabulous pieces from artists like Van Gogh, Cezanne, Degas, Manet, Sisley, and Picasso. If you love impressionist art, it is worth the visit.