Avignon

Avignon's gastronomy

Avignon is a gourmet city where you can smell the Provençal cuisine! Come and discover these Provencal specialities at the Halles market, the city's oldest covered market where no fewer than 40 traders await you. Let yourself be tempted by the many local products on offer: olive oil, Provence honeys, chocolate, nougats, Côtes du Rhône wines - Avignon has been the capital of Côtes du Rhône wines since 1996! - But above all, don't leave without trying Papalines, a sweet made from chocolate, sugar and oregano liqueur.

During your stay in Avignon, be sure to try other culinary specialities such as alose à l'étouffée, a dish made with fish and sorrel, daube avignonnaise a variation on the classic daube, papeton d'aubergines, a delicious flan made with aubergine caviar and eggs, crespeou, a cake of herb and vegetable omelettes stacked in layers.

Activities and heritage during your stay in Avignon

Rich in history and heritage, Avignon nicknamed the "City of the Popes" is an excellent choice of destination to spend your holiday, or even the time of a long weekend. You won't want to miss a visit to Avignon's must-see monuments. For example, you'll go and see its legendary bridge: the Pont d'Avignon, whose real name is the Pont Saint Bénezet, listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1995, or the Palais des papes, the largest Gothic palace in the world, which features 25 places to visit: the pope's private flats, ceremonial rooms, cloisters…

When it comes to activities, you won't be bored in Avignon, canoe rides under the Avignon bridge, mountain biking, bicycles, - you'll even find bikes for hire supplied with maps to discover the city and its surroundings, so you can discover the Ile de la Barthelasse, Avignon intra-muros and Villeneuve les Avignon.

The less sporty will enjoy a moment of relaxation by the water or a ride on a promenade boat on the Rhône.

Must-see sights around Avignon

Want to explore other sights not far from your holiday rental? Regular excursions are available to discover Provence: come and discover the Lubéron with its perched villages, the Camargue, the Pont du Gard, the Ventoux, Arles, Nîmes and its Roman arenas … You'll marvel at the lavender landscapes, the vineyards…

Not far away, to the south of Avignon, as far as the hinterland of Marseille, you'll discover the Alpilles region: Beaucaire, Tarascon, Saint-Rémy de Provence, Arles.

So make the most of your stay in holiday accommodation in the south of France to discover Avignon, Provence.