Avignon

City · Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur, 🇫🇷 France

Population 92,188

Area 65 km²

Time zone Europe/Paris

Official website www.avignon.fr

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Avignon: Must-See Landmarks

Avignon’s historic center is defined by its 14th-century role as the seat of the Papacy. This collection features the UNESCO-listed Palais des Papes and the Romanesque Cathédrale Notre-Dame-des-Doms. The medieval Pont Saint-Bénezet spans the Rhône, while intact 14th-century city walls enclose narrow streets like the Rue des Teinturiers. Key landmarks include the Gothic Basilique Saint-Pierre, the Baroque Chapelle des Pénitents Noirs, and the Halles d'Avignon market with its distinctive botanical facade.

Avignon Theatre and Arts

Avignon is a global hub for performing arts, anchored by the historic 19th-century Opéra Grand Avignon and the world-renowned Festival d'Avignon. This selection features diverse venues, from the established Théâtre des Carmes—a pioneer of the "Off" festival—to contemporary spaces like La Manufacture and the dance-focused CDC - les Hivernales. Many theaters, such as Théâtre Benoit XII and Théâtre du Chien qui fume, are housed within historic structures inside the city’s medieval walls, hosting year-round performances and experimental works.

Avignon's Historic Heritage

Avignon's historical landscape is defined by its 14th-century status as the seat of the Catholic papacy. This collection features the Palais des Papes, the largest Gothic palace in Europe, alongside the Romanesque Avignon Cathedral and the iconic 12th-century Pont Saint-Bénezet. The list also highlights the city's diverse religious and civic heritage, including the Gothic Basilica of St Pierre, a 19th-century synagogue, and medieval defensive towers. Together, these sites represent centuries of architectural evolution within this UNESCO World Heritage city.

Avignon's Sacred Sites

Avignon's religious landscape is defined by its history as the papal seat during the 14th century. This collection features the Romanesque Avignon Cathedral and the flamboyant Gothic architecture of Basilique Saint-Pierre. The list includes diverse sites such as the unique Romanesque chapel built directly onto the Pont d'Avignon, a 19th-century synagogue, and several 14th-century collegiate churches that showcase the city's transition from medieval to Renaissance styles.

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Climate & when to visit

Best time to visit: April, May, September, October

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Typical weather in January

Poor

11° (feels like 6°) · extremes -2°–16°
3° at night
8 rainy days
13 sunny days
5 hours of sunshine per day
Dry air
Light breeze
UV index 1 · low

Typical weather in February

Fair

12° (feels like 8°) · extremes -3°–18°
3° at night
6 rainy days
14 sunny days
6 hours of sunshine per day
Dry air
Light breeze
UV index 2 · low

Typical weather in March

Good

16° (feels like 12°) · extremes -1°–22°
5° at night
7 rainy days
17 sunny days
7 hours of sunshine per day
Dry air
Light breeze
UV index 3 · moderate

Typical weather in April

Great

20° (feels like 16°) · extremes 3°–26°
8° at night
8 rainy days
17 sunny days
9 hours of sunshine per day
Dry air
Light breeze
UV index 5 · moderate

Typical weather in May

Great

24° (feels like 22°) · extremes 7°–31°
12° at night
9 rainy days
18 sunny days
10 hours of sunshine per day
Dry air
Light breeze
UV index 6 · high

Typical weather in June

Good

30° (feels like 28°) · extremes 12°–37°
17° at night
7 rainy days
22 sunny days
12 hours of sunshine per day
Comfortable humidity
Light breeze
UV index 7 · high

Typical weather in July

Fair

33° (feels like 32°) · extremes 14°–39°
19° at night
5 rainy days
26 sunny days
12 hours of sunshine per day
Comfortable humidity
Light breeze
UV index 8 · very high

Up to 10 days above 35°

Typical weather in August

Fair

33° (feels like 31°) · extremes 14°–39°
19° at night
6 rainy days
24 sunny days
11 hours of sunshine per day
Comfortable humidity
Light breeze
UV index 7 · high

Up to 9 days above 35°

Typical weather in September

Great

27° (feels like 26°) · extremes 10°–34°
15° at night
7 rainy days
20 sunny days
9 hours of sunshine per day
Comfortable humidity
Light breeze
UV index 5 · moderate

Typical weather in October

Great

22° (feels like 20°) · extremes 5°–28°
12° at night
9 rainy days
14 sunny days
6 hours of sunshine per day
Dry air
Light breeze
UV index 3 · moderate

Typical weather in November

Fair

15° (feels like 11°) · extremes 0°–21°
6° at night
10 rainy days
12 sunny days
5 hours of sunshine per day
Dry air
Light breeze
UV index 2 · low

Typical weather in December

Poor

12° (feels like 7°) · extremes -2°–16°
3° at night
8 rainy days
12 sunny days
4 hours of sunshine per day
Dry air
Light breeze
UV index 1 · low

Climate data: NASA POWER (MERRA-2) · 1996–2025

Practical information

Currency: Euro EUR € · Card payments · Widely accepted
Emergency numbers: 112
Electricity: Type C / Type E
230 V · 50 Hz

Languages: French
Tap water: Safe to drink
Driving side: Right
Calling code: +33

Tours & Activities

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