Avignon Trip Overview
Marvel at magnificent medieval architecture on this 3-hour walking tour of Avignon, including skip-the-line entry to the Pope’s Palace. Explore the UNESCO World Heritage–listed city of Avignon, home to the Papacy and seat of western Christianity in the 14th century. Follow your guide along the historical city walls for breathtaking views over the Rhône River. Beat the queues and enjoy swift access to the chambers and chapels of the Pope’s Palace. Admire 19th-century architecture in the beautiful Place de l’Horloge and finish with a glass of Côtes du Rhône wine.
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Duration: 3 hours
Starts: Avignon, France
Trip Category: Cultural & Theme Tours >> Cultural Tours
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What to Expect When Visiting Avignon, Provence-Alpes-Côte d’Azur, France
Marvel at magnificent medieval architecture on this 3-hour walking tour of Avignon, including skip-the-line entry to the Pope’s Palace. Explore the UNESCO World Heritage–listed city of Avignon, home to the Papacy and seat of western Christianity in the 14th century. Follow your guide along the historical city walls for breathtaking views over the Rhône River. Beat the queues and enjoy swift access to the chambers and chapels of the Pope’s Palace. Admire 19th-century architecture in the beautiful Place de l’Horloge and finish with a glass of Côtes du Rhône wine.
Itinerary
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Stop At: Avignon, Avignon, Vaucluse, Provence-Alpes-Cote d’Azur
Enjoy a 3 hours walking tour in the city center
Duration: 3 hours
Pass By: Pont Saint-Benezet (Pont d’Avignon), Boulevard de la Ligne, 84000, Avignon France
See the medieval bridge, worldwide famous thanks to the childish song « Sous le Pont d’Avignon ».
Pass By: Cathedrale Notre-Dame des Doms, Place du Palais, 84000, Avignon France
Have a look at the façade of the cathedral
Stop At: Place du Palais des Papes, 84000, Avignon France
Visit the largest gothic style palace, true symbol of the influence of Western Christianity in the 14th century.
Duration: 1 hour
Pass By: Place de l’Horloge, Avignon France
See the heart of Avignon city, its town hall and the opera house.
Stop At: Bistrot Bar à Vin Le 46, 46 Rue de la Balance, 84000 Avignon, France
Taste a glass of Côtes du Rhône wine.
Duration: 30 minutes
