FranceAvignon (, US also ; French: [aviɲɔ̃] ; Provençal: Avinhon (Classical norm) or Avignoun (Mistralian norm), IPA: [aviˈɲun]; Latin: Avenio) is the prefecture of the Vaucluse department in the Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur region of southern France. Located on the left bank of the river Rhône, the commune has a population of 92,188 (2023), with about 16,000 (estimate from Avignon's municipal services) living in the ancient town centre enclosed by its medieval walls. Between 1309 and 1377, during the Avignon Papacy, seven successive popes resided in Avignon and in 1348 Pope Clement VI bought the town from Joanna I of Naples. Papal control persisted until 1791 when during the French Revolution it became part of France.
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Climate in Avignon
Best time to visit: May–Jun, Sep–Oct
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Day trips and nearby cities from Avignon
Staying more than a few days? These cities are close enough for a day trip or a night away. Distances are straight-line from Avignon; times are rough estimates by road.
Day tripNimes
France
38 km≈ 45 min
Day tripAix En Provence
France
70 km≈ 1 h 20 min
Day tripMontpellier
France
84 km≈ 1 h 35 min
Day tripMarseille
France
86 km≈ 1 h 40 min
Long day or overnightToulon
France
129 km≈ 2 h
Long day or overnightBeziers
France
145 km≈ 2 h 15 min
Long day or overnightGrenoble
France
156 km≈ 2 h 25 min
Long day or overnightSaint Etienne
France
169 km≈ 2 h 40 min
From Avignon you can reach Nimes (38 km), Aix En Provence (70 km), Montpellier (84 km), Marseille (86 km) and Toulon (129 km) in about 45 min to 2 h by road. Each city page has its own sights, a day plan and flights.
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The most pleasant months are May to Jun, Sep to Oct, with comfortable temperatures and lighter crowds. Right now it averages about 10°C in November.
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You can fly into Avignon Caumont airport, Nîmes-Arles-Camargue Airport, Marseille Provence Airport. Use the flight links on this page to compare fares and set a price alert.
Most visitors enjoy 2 to 3 days. Use the route builder below to get a day-by-day plan that groups sights by neighbourhood and includes lunch.