Sights and Attractions at Avignon:
1.Palais des Papes : The Palace of the Popes is now a
visitor’s treasure. The construction of this building began in 1309, when Pope
Clement V leaves Rome and chooses Avignon as the capital of Christianity. It is
the most beautiful and strongest mansion in the world according to Froissart. As
it has 25 of the rooms which are open to explore. These include the reception
halls, cloister, chapels and the Pope’s private apartment ornamented with
frescos which was made in the14th-century. It is also a UNESCO World Heritage
site. Currently the building hosts a museum and an exhibitions hall. One of the
most interesting features of the Palace is the great collections of frescoes.
These paintings of the Painters are from all Europe and most of them are from
Sienna, The ‘Domes’, which holds and an important collection of art and the
grave of the Pope Jean XXII, is the only complete Romanesque edifice in Avignon.
This museum is opened everyday from 11 am to 6 pm. So travel to Avignon and
enjoy your holidays.
2. Pont d’Avignon : Avignon Bridge also called as Pont St
Bénézet, made legendary in the children’s nursery rhyme, “Le Pont d’Avignon.
This beautiful bridge was built in 12th century, although floods from the Rhône
River damaged it extensively over the years. This bridge ends in the middle of
the Rhone River. It is Another UNESCO World Heritage site, it was rebuilt in the
17th century and now stands with 4 arches and the St-Nicolas Chapel.
3.Avignon Festival : It is famous all over the world for its
annual theatre festival. It is one of the oldest and most famous theatre
festivals in the world, theFestival d’Avignon is an important part of this city.
Each year you will get to see a new and famous artist in which the festival is
themed around. Every July, 3 weeks there’s a non-stop entertainment and top
notch theater. 20 venues span the city with over 40 performances. Even the
Pope’s Palace is opened. Many artists like street performers, actors, musicians,
and of course the ubiquitous tourists join this festival. You will see wonderful
collection of art works by masters like Van Gogh, Picasso and Degas. Must go for
“papalines” a delicious treat consisting of chocolate and liquor. In front of
the Hotels des Monnaies’ is a terrace always full of tourists. From time to time
a street artist performs in front of the foreign visitors. The gem of this
festival is the performances which take place inside the Pope’s Palace itself.
Tickets are expensive, this is organized by many French and European thespians
(actor any gender) to be crowned for the achievement of a career. The vast
majority of performances are, in French but a number of foreign companies
perform in English. Even without attending any events, the atmosphere and street
theater give the visitors a marvelous feeling.
4. Summer Markets : Avignon is a real treat for all the
shoppers. Shopping in Avignon will give you full satisfying experience. These
markets have a large part of the southern culture. These shop open from 7:00am
to 1:00pm. You will certainly find your shopping that fits your choice and
budget also. You will find Provencal from fabrics to pottery, lavender to olive
oil, from wardrobe to tables to antique furniture’s to a fine array of French
folk art on hand as well as other decorative items. You can begin your
shopping with the main shopping street :
Flea Market: at the Place des Carmes on Sunday mornings
Covered Market: at Les Halles- Place Pie on Tuesday and Sunday
Flower Market: at Place des Carmes on Saturday
Farmer’s Market: at chemin de Halage, Barthelasse Island at 4:00pm from May
to October
Marketplace: at Rempart Saint Michel on Saturday and Sunday
Leaving the ‘Place du Palais’ you will get to the ‘Place de l’Horloge’
(Clocktower Square). In this square you will not only find the merry-go-round
but many bars and restaurants,Also see three interesting houses: the Town Hall,
the Jean Vilar House and the Opera.
1.Palais des Papes : The Palace of the Popes is now a
visitor’s treasure. The construction of this building began in 1309, when Pope
Clement V leaves Rome and chooses Avignon as the capital of Christianity. It is
the most beautiful and strongest mansion in the world according to Froissart. As
it has 25 of the rooms which are open to explore. These include the reception
halls, cloister, chapels and the Pope’s private apartment ornamented with
frescos which was made in the14th-century. It is also a UNESCO World Heritage
site. Currently the building hosts a museum and an exhibitions hall. One of the
most interesting features of the Palace is the great collections of frescoes.
These paintings of the Painters are from all Europe and most of them are from
Sienna, The ‘Domes’, which holds and an important collection of art and the
grave of the Pope Jean XXII, is the only complete Romanesque edifice in Avignon.
This museum is opened everyday from 11 am to 6 pm. So travel to Avignon and
enjoy your holidays.
2. Pont d’Avignon : Avignon Bridge also called as Pont St
Bénézet, made legendary in the children’s nursery rhyme, “Le Pont d’Avignon.
This beautiful bridge was built in 12th century, although floods from the Rhône
River damaged it extensively over the years. This bridge ends in the middle of
the Rhone River. It is Another UNESCO World Heritage site, it was rebuilt in the
17th century and now stands with 4 arches and the St-Nicolas Chapel.
3.Avignon Festival : It is famous all over the world for its
annual theatre festival. It is one of the oldest and most famous theatre
festivals in the world, theFestival d’Avignon is an important part of this city.
Each year you will get to see a new and famous artist in which the festival is
themed around. Every July, 3 weeks there’s a non-stop entertainment and top
notch theater. 20 venues span the city with over 40 performances. Even the
Pope’s Palace is opened. Many artists like street performers, actors, musicians,
and of course the ubiquitous tourists join this festival. You will see wonderful
collection of art works by masters like Van Gogh, Picasso and Degas. Must go for
“papalines” a delicious treat consisting of chocolate and liquor. In front of
the Hotels des Monnaies’ is a terrace always full of tourists. From time to time
a street artist performs in front of the foreign visitors. The gem of this
festival is the performances which take place inside the Pope’s Palace itself.
Tickets are expensive, this is organized by many French and European thespians
(actor any gender) to be crowned for the achievement of a career. The vast
majority of performances are, in French but a number of foreign companies
perform in English. Even without attending any events, the atmosphere and street
theater give the visitors a marvelous feeling.
4. Summer Markets : Avignon is a real treat for all the
shoppers. Shopping in Avignon will give you full satisfying experience. These
markets have a large part of the southern culture. These shop open from 7:00am
to 1:00pm. You will certainly find your shopping that fits your choice and
budget also. You will find Provencal from fabrics to pottery, lavender to olive
oil, from wardrobe to tables to antique furniture’s to a fine array of French
folk art on hand as well as other decorative items. You can begin your
shopping with the main shopping street :
Flea Market: at the Place des Carmes on Sunday mornings
Covered Market: at Les Halles- Place Pie on Tuesday and Sunday
Flower Market: at Place des Carmes on Saturday
Farmer’s Market: at chemin de Halage, Barthelasse Island at 4:00pm from May
to October
Marketplace: at Rempart Saint Michel on Saturday and Sunday
Leaving the ‘Place du Palais’ you will get to the ‘Place de l’Horloge’
(Clocktower Square). In this square you will not only find the merry-go-round
but many bars and restaurants,Also see three interesting houses: the Town Hall,
the Jean Vilar House and the Opera.
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