Things to Do in Avignon

There are 18 attractions in Avignon. Pont du Gard, ancient roman aqueduct bridge preserved in provence, is the most popular.

1

Pont du Gard

Ancient Roman aqueduct bridge preserved in Provence

Religious Site

2

Palais des Papes

Massive medieval papal palace in Avignon, historic seat

Palace

3

Sénanque Abbey

Cistercian abbey famed for lavender-filled 12th-century cloister

Religious Site

4

Roman Theatre of Orange

Ancient Roman theatre famed for preserved stage wall

Archaeological Site

5

Musée du Petit Palais

Museum of medieval and Renaissance art in Avignon

Museum

6

Triumphal Arch of Orange

Well-preserved Roman triumphal arch in Orange

Monument

7

Avignon Cathedral

Romanesque cathedral and former papal church in Avignon

Church

8

Arles Amphitheatre

Large Roman amphitheatre hosting events since antiquity

Archaeological Site

9

Arles, Roman and Romanesque Monuments

Historic Arles site featuring Roman and Romanesque monuments

Archaeological Site

10

Church of St. Trophime, Arles

Romanesque church in Arles with sculpted portal

Church

11

Alyscamps

Ancient Roman necropolis near Arles

Archaeological Site

12

Glanum

Ancient Roman archaeological site near Saint-Rémy

Archaeological Site

13

Roman Theatre of Arles

Ancient Roman theatre with preserved ruins in Arles

Archaeological Site

14

Château de Tarascon

Medieval riverside fortress on the Rhône at Tarascon

Castle

15

Barbegal aqueduct and mills

Roman watermill complex and aqueduct ruins near Arles

Archaeological Site

16

Château des Baux

Ruined hilltop château in Les Baux-de-Provence

Castle

17

Historic Centre of Avignon: Papal Palace, Episcopal Ensemble and Avignon Bridge

Papal palace city with medieval bridge and fortified walls

Historical Site

18

Roman Theatre and its Surroundings and the Triumphal Arch of Orange

Well-preserved Roman theatre and triumphal arch in Orange

Historical Site