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Things to do in Avignon

6 activity ideas, with how long they take, an indicative price and the best time of day. Best time to visit: in April, May, June, July and September.

Things to do

  1. The Palais des Papes

    The largest Gothic palace in the world, home to nine popes in the 14th century. On Wikipedia (in French)

    Culture and historyMonument2 hr 30 min≈ €15best in the morning

  2. The Pont Saint-Bénezet

    Four of its twenty-two arches left, and the song you can’t help humming. On Wikipedia (in French)

    Culture and historyMonument1 hr≈ €6best in the morning

  3. The Pont du Gard

    A forty-eight-meter Roman aqueduct, and a swim in the Gardon right below it. On Wikipedia (in French)

    Culture and historyMonument4 hr≈ €10takes the whole day

  4. Gordes and the Luberon

    A hilltop village of dry stone, Sénanque Abbey and its lavender in July. On Wikipedia (in French)

    Culture and historyViewpoint6 hr≈ €8takes the whole day

  5. Châteauneuf-du-Pape

    Rounded pebbles at the foot of the vines, and tastings in the cellars of the popes’ wine. On Wikipedia (in French)

    FoodMonument3 hr 30 min≈ €20best in the afternoon

  6. Les Halles d’Avignon

    A living plant wall outside, and inside olives, Cavaillon melons and goat cheese.

    FoodMarket1 hr 30 min≈ €15best in the morning

When to go

The most pleasant months in Avignon: in April, May, June, July and September, taking weather and crowds into account.

More ideas for those months: where to go in April, where to go in May, where to go in June, where to go in July, where to go in September.

Averages measured over recent years: mean temperatures and number of rainy days, month by month.

The climate in Avignon, month by month
MonthHighLowRainy days
January11 °C / 52 °F3 °C / 37 °F8
February13 °C / 55 °F5 °C / 41 °F7
March16 °C / 61 °F7 °C / 45 °F10
April ideal19 °C / 66 °F9 °C / 48 °F9
May ideal22 °C / 72 °F13 °C / 55 °F10
June ideal29 °C / 84 °F18 °C / 64 °F7
July ideal31 °C / 88 °F20 °C / 68 °F3
August32 °C / 90 °F20 °C / 68 °F4
September ideal25 °C / 77 °F15 °C / 59 °F7
October21 °C / 70 °F13 °C / 55 °F11
November14 °C / 57 °F7 °C / 45 °F9
December11 °C / 52 °F4 °C / 39 °F8

What budget on the ground?

Per person and per day, including accommodation, meals, local transport and visits — excluding the round trip. An estimate calculated the same way as in the app, from the local cost of living.

Budget
€65
Mid-range
€120
Comfort
€220

Getting there from Paris: the carbon footprint

Per person, round trip, in kilograms of CO₂ equivalent — manufacturing, energy and, for flights, contrails included.

Train
4 kg
Bus
54 kg
Plane
260 kg

By train rather than by plane: 260 kg less CO₂e per person (65 times less).

Factors from ADEME (Impact CO₂); outside France, rail uses the European average published by the European Environment Agency.

Book on the ground

Tours and tickets

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From the airport

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Good to know: France

Plugs
Type C, E, 230 V
Emergencies
112, 15 (ambulance), 17 (police), 18 (fire)
Driving
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