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What to see in Avignon

The city of the popes, with its huge Gothic palace, the bridge from the song and the theatre festival.

Updated 19 October 2026 · How we make our guides

5 must-see places
Best time: from March to June and from September to November

Photo: Uoaei1 · CC BY-SA 4.0

Avignon highlights

The places you can’t miss. In the app we sort them by day and close to each other.

Palace of the Popes
The largest Gothic palace.
Pont d’Avignon
The one from the song.
City walls
They ring the city.
Rocher des Doms
A garden with a viewpoint.
Pont du Gard
A Roman aqueduct, nearby.

Day trips from Avignon

We take you straight to the best-rated tour on GetYourGuide, with its reviews and dates.

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When to travel to Avignon

The months with the fewest warnings to travel to Avignon are from March to June and from September to November.

Jan with warnings
Feb with warnings
Mar no warnings
Apr no warnings
May no warnings
Jun no warnings
Jul with warnings
Aug with warnings
Sep no warnings
Oct no warnings
Nov no warnings
Dec with warnings

from December to February
Cold and short days

In winter it’s cold in almost the whole country and it gets dark early; it’s milder on the Mediterranean coast.

What to do: It’s the season of the Christmas markets in Alsace, and Paris has fewer people: wrap up and make the most of the morning light.
July, August
High season

In July and August the Riviera, Provence and Mont-Saint-Michel fill up, and in August many neighbourhood businesses close for the holidays.

What to do: Book well ahead, start early at the famous sights or go in June or September.

Where and what to eat

To eat like a local: a bistro. The dishes you can’t miss are in the France guide.

Frequently asked questions about Avignon

What to see in Avignon?

Palace of the Popes, Pont d’Avignon, City walls, Rocher des Doms and Pont du Gard.

What to see in Avignon in one day?

Don’t miss Palace of the Popes, Pont d’Avignon, City walls, Rocher des Doms and Pont du Gard. To split it into days and areas without crossing the city back and forth, the Bagintravel app plans your trip in a minute.

What’s the best time to travel to Avignon?

The months with the fewest warnings to travel to Avignon are from March to June and from September to November.

What day trips can you take from Avignon?

Provence from Avignon and Lavender.

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Guide reviewed 19 October 2026. Places, areas and seasons: the same data the Bagintravel app uses. Sources and method.