Avignon Property
Avignon is the capital of the Vaucluse département. It is situated on the left bank of the Rhône, a few miles above its confluence with the Durance river.
The city boasts many historical buildings and many beautiful old townhouses and apartments for sale. Away from the city centre you can find stunning villas and farmhouses which make ideal residential homes or holiday homes for people wanting to move to the Avignon area of Provence.
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The city boasts many historical buildings and many beautiful old townhouses and apartments for sale. Away from the city centre you can find stunning villas and farmhouses which make ideal residential homes or holiday homes for people wanting to move to the Avignon area of Provence.
If you are looking for property in Avignon please don't hesitate to get in contact with our property consultants.
- +44 (0)1225 463752 - 24hrWe are sure to be able to help you find your dream Avignon home!
Avignon guide
Avignon is situated on the left bank of the Rhône in Provence, Southern France. The city is rich in cultural heritage, well-known for its Palais des Papes (Palace of the Popes). It is the largest gothic palace in the world and became residence of the papacy in 1309, for more than a century. The palace’s interior is exquisite, rich with Frescoes. Today, the palace is largely open to the public and houses a large convention centre.The Avignon festival is a famous theatrical festival held every July in the palace's magnificent grounds. It attracts visitors from all over the world. Productions range from grand classical plays at the palace, to amateur productions on every street corner. The street performances are colourful and bohemian and vary in art form from music to dance. The festival certainly makes great use of the city’s historical monuments.
Avignon is surrounded by 4.3 km of preserved stone ramparts, which were built by the popes in 14th century to encircle Avignon, and are one of the finest examples of medieval fortification in existence. it is no surprise that Avignon was the capital of the medieval western world. The medieval Saint Bénézet Bridge, over the Rhône River, attracts many visitors whom associate it with the famous song “Sur le Pont d’Avignon.”
Other historic and cultural attractions include the 12th century Notre Dame des Doms Cathedral, a fabulous Romanesque building. Inside the Cathedral are many stunning works of art. The Petiti Palace, overlooked by Palais des Papes, has an exceptional collection of Renaissance paintings and works by Botticelli, Carpaccio and Giovanni di Paolo. Museé Calvet, a beautifully restored 18th century palace also boasts a fine art collection.
Being bustling and animated student city there is a great reasonably priced places to eat out. But for a more elaborate meal, Christian Étienne makes for an unmissable gastronomic experience, not only are the grounds fabulous – a leafy outdoor terrace in a 12th century palace neighbouring the Palais des Papes but the dishes are seasonal, including tasty truffle ice-cream.
Avignon has its own airport. View our Avignon holiday rentals.
Flying to Avignon?
Visit the FrenchEntrée Flights to Provence flight map to view the airlines flying from the UK airports to Marseille and the South of France.
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