Outdoor Activities in Avignon

From sunrise to sunset, let's discover the best spots for outdoor activities in Avignon:

1. Ile De La Barthelasse

   4.5 (559 Votes)
   

   River, Walking Area, Historical Site, Architecture

   This place in France is all about nature activities for the visitors. They can swim, camp, canoe and horse ride. Its natural beauty claims to give it the name as ‘green lung’ of Avignon. It’s a 5 minute walk, crossing the river shuttle, away from the historic centre and amidst the countryside. The view from here is simply breathtaking. Restaurants, camping, sailing club, ...Read more

2. Avignon Cathedral

   4.5 (793 Votes)
   

   Religious Site, Tower, Architecture , Cathedral

   This Roman Catholic Church is situated beside the Palais des Papes and it seats the Archbishop. It was in the second half of the 12th century that the cathedral building was built. The bell tower had collapsed in 1405 but was reconstructed again by 1425. The extension of the building was done during 1670 – 1672. The building was left unmaintained during Revolution, but was later restored ...Read more

3. Street Of Dyers

   

   Landmark, Walking Area, Historical Site, Cafe

   The Rue des Teinturiers is a street paved with stones and is well-known for its picturesque. It begins from the city walls and then follows the Sorgue canal till it connects with Rue des Lices. People enjoy being here the most during summer due to the moderate temperatures. There are a lot of cafes and restaurants that make it a great place to chill. During festive season, people get to see var...Read more

4. Epicurium

   4.2 (337 Votes)
   

   Educational Site, Nature, Exhibition

   This permanent exhibition opens a world of different fruits and vegetables for the visitors. The trail will let them see the diversity in vegetation, their origin, growing, and processing and nutrition benefits. Proper guidance is available and those interested can also participate in the workshops organized from time to time.

5. Musee Calvet

   4.3 (259 Votes)
   

   Art Museum, Museum, Educational Site, Archaeological Site

   La Fondation Calvet is the present name of Musee Calvet, an art museum. It is named after Esprit Calvet who bestowed his collection and library here, in 1810. There are several museums with paintings, archaeological pieces, coins, medals and sculptures from medieval times. It also has two libraries. The main building was built in 18th century which had more extensions eventually. The medieval s...Read more

6. Hotel De Ville

   2.8 (314 Votes)
   

   Palace, Square, Tower, Architecture

   The Avignon City Hall also known as Hotel de Ville stands on the Horloge Square. It is located in the middle of the city. It had been built in 1844 and portrays the typical architectural style of the 19th century. Previously, the gothic cardinal palace was situated here. The clock tower was preserved well and it now emerges above the facade.

7. Golf De Chateaublanc

   4.4 (157 Votes)
   

   Golf Course

   There are 18 holes that stretch across 72 golf courses built over 6161 meters at Golf de Chateaublanc. It had been opened in 1989. Gery Watrine and Thierry Sprecher were the architects of the place. Here, the greens are small and are protected by one or two bunkers, situated strategically. There are also hedges built for wind breakers and hazards such as ponds, ditches and reservoirs. The exper...Read more

8. Pont Saint Benezet

   4.2 (370 Votes)
   

   Bridge

   Pont Saint Benezet is a popular medieval bridge which stretches between Villeneuve-Jes-Avignon and Avignon. It was built around 1177 to 1185. The original bridge had collapsed during the Albigensian Crusade and then rebuilt with 22 stone arches. The bridge was abandoned during mid-17th century. There were four arches built on the bridge around 1345 by Pope Clement VI. This made it stronger and ...Read more