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Avignon is an industrial city in southeastern France which is known for its contribution to arts. Set on the Rhone River, the city was selected for "European City of Culture" in 2000. Home to scores of museums, the city was the seat of several anti-popes. Avignon is among the three major cities of Provence along with Arles and Marseille. Pope Clement V made Avignon the new centre of Christianity and settled over there. The colossal Palais des Popes, which resembles a medieval fortress-castle, is still a center of tourists.
The city has many museums and houses of artistic artifacts. Besides, you can catch the famous Summer Theater Festival. However, you will have many restaurants and shops to indulge into variety of activities in Avignon.
Avignon Fast FactsThe city has many museums and houses of artistic artifacts. Besides, you can catch the famous Summer Theater Festival. However, you will have many restaurants and shops to indulge into variety of activities in Avignon.
| Currency | euro (EUR), which is now the official currency of 12 EU member states (including France). |
| Credit Cards | American Express, Diners Club, Visa and MasterCard are widely accepted. |
| Important Numbers: | Telephone Country Code: 33 Police 17 Fire department 18 Ambulance 15 |
| Time Zone | GMT + 1 (6 hours from Eastern Standard Time.) (9 hours from Pacific Standard Time.) |
| Business Hours | Shops: From Monday to Saturday from 10.00 am to midday and from 2.00 pm to 7.30 pm Banks & Offices: Generally, banks are open weekdays, from 9:30 to 4:30 |
| Climate | The climate is temperate, fairly hot in the summer and relatively cold in the winter. |
| Industries | machinery, chemicals, automobiles, metallurgy, aircraft, electronics; textiles, food processing; tourism |
| Population | France: 60.4 million Avignon: 85,935 |
| Religion | Roman Catholic 83%-88%, Protestant 2%, Jewish 1%, Muslim 5%-10%, unaffiliated 4% |
Flights to Avignon
There are many flights to Avignon from all the major destinations including the international hotspots. Fly to Avignon and enjoy a travel to Avignon. Book Avignon flights today and feel a different journey.
Avignon Travel Information
Visas-Nationals of the EU, the USA, Canada, New Zealand, Australia and Israel do not require visas to visit France as tourists for up to three months. Except for people from a handful of other European countries, everyone else must have a visa.
Places of Interest
Place du Palais- This is a landmark, dating back to the 12th century, church features an imposing gilded statue of the Virgin Mary on its tower. The Church also houses tombs of Benedict XII and Pope John XXII. It's a wonderful place to get into and imbibe its grandeur.
Rue de la République-Well-known as one of the country's most important monasteries, this complex of buildings dates back to 1352. Consists of a series of 40 housing cells, three cloisters, and a church, the site features Gothic architecture and decorated mausoleum Pope Innocent VI is buried.
Place Meissonier-This church houses a statue of the Virgin Mary composed of ivory. The museum dates back to the 14th century.
Rue Joseph-Vernet-This natural history museum is not only the largest, but also offers an exceptional exhibit of educational displays collected by naturalist and Avignon-native Esprit Requien.
There are many flights to Avignon from all the major destinations including the international hotspots. Fly to Avignon and enjoy a travel to Avignon. Book Avignon flights today and feel a different journey.
Avignon Travel Information
Visas-Nationals of the EU, the USA, Canada, New Zealand, Australia and Israel do not require visas to visit France as tourists for up to three months. Except for people from a handful of other European countries, everyone else must have a visa.
Places of Interest
Place du Palais- This is a landmark, dating back to the 12th century, church features an imposing gilded statue of the Virgin Mary on its tower. The Church also houses tombs of Benedict XII and Pope John XXII. It's a wonderful place to get into and imbibe its grandeur.
Rue de la République-Well-known as one of the country's most important monasteries, this complex of buildings dates back to 1352. Consists of a series of 40 housing cells, three cloisters, and a church, the site features Gothic architecture and decorated mausoleum Pope Innocent VI is buried.
Place Meissonier-This church houses a statue of the Virgin Mary composed of ivory. The museum dates back to the 14th century.
Rue Joseph-Vernet-This natural history museum is not only the largest, but also offers an exceptional exhibit of educational displays collected by naturalist and Avignon-native Esprit Requien.
