See what the experts are saying about Avignon. Get expert advice on how to get there what to see and more.
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Introduction
684km (425 miles) S of Paris; 80km (50 miles) NW of Aix-en-Provence; 106km (66 miles) NW of Marseille In the 14th century, Avignon was the capital of Christendom -- the popes lived here instead of in Rome. The legacy left by their "court o... Continue reading »
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Planning a trip
Getting There The fastest and easiest way to get here is to fly from Paris's Orly Airport to Aéroport Avignon-Caumont (tel. 04-90-81-51-51), 8km (5 miles) southeast of Avignon (trip time: 1 hr.). Taxis from the airport to the center cost 2... Continue reading »
Avignon Travel Experiences
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Avignon with the Crew
On Saturday Carina, Valerie, Kiki, Wolfram and I took a day trip to the little town in the south of France called Avignon. There is... Continue reading »
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Day 15 - Avignon
Avignon is gorgeous, a must for any France trip. It is in the heart of Prevence and has a rich history dating back to the 10th century. I... Continue reading »
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Trains Nice, Ticket Sellers Evil
09th- Took the metro to the train station. The girl sold us tickets for a train leaving in three minutes and we made it to the platform i... Continue reading »
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Time for stroll in Avignon
The normal routine of breakfast then the luggage outside our rooms for the porter to pick up then load up and we board the coach ready... Continue reading »
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Avignon palais des papes
Located 22 km from Saint Remy, Avignon palace of the popes is an ancient and historical town surrounded by a fortified wall. It's full of... Continue reading »
Popular Avignon Hotels
- Ibis Avignon Centre Gare
- Bristol Avignon
- Exclusive Hotel de l'Horloge
- Hotel Cloitre Saint Louis
- Hotel Danieli
- La Mirande
- De L'Horloge Hotel
- Le Magnan
- Mistral Hotel
- Hotel D'Europe Avignon City Centre
