The city is easily conquered on foot, parking at the wall or on the Rhôneisland Piot (1500 free places here, also free shuttle bus) keep the historic center free of cars. The most beautiful views of the city, the Pope's Palace and the Avignon Bridge, you have from the Rhôneisland La Barthel.

Palais des Papes In nearly 30 years, the two popes Benedict XII. (Palais Vieux) and Clement VI. (Palais Neuf) built in the 14th century, the mighty citadel with two palaces and some over 50 meters high walls. Summer daily. 9am-7pm, winter daily. 9.30am-5.30pm. entrance 9,50 Euro.

Place de l'Horloge Only a few steps from the Pope's Palace, this is the always bustling central square of Avignon with dozens of cafes and restaurants. 

Pont Saint-Bénézet That's it, the famous Avignon Bridge, since the 17th century only a torso in the Rhone.

food                                                                                                                                                                     Entrée des Artistes Closely, but comfortably you sit really well and eat in the bistro atmosphere. Sun closed. 1, place des Carmes Christian Étienne Provencal star chef in a palace from the 14th century, specialty truffles and tomatoes. Sun/Mon closed. 10, rue de Mons                                                                                                                                                  Woolloomooloo Fashion meeting with original decoration at one of the most beautiful streets of the ld town. Mon closed. 16, rue des Teinturiers

where to stay                                                                                                                                                           La Ferme A former farm on the Barthel Rhôneisland with large rooms and a good restaurant. 20 rooms. 110, chemin des Bois         La Mirande One of the most beautiful houses in the region close to the Pope's Palace with luxury rooms and a gourmet restaurant. Tue/Wed closed. 19 rooms 4, place de la Mirande                                                                                                                                     Saint Roch A quiet house near the train station with a beautiful garden. 27 rooms. 9, rue Merindol                                                                                                                                                                       Hotel d Europe The old-fashioned Hotel d’Europe (12 place Crillon, €135-€429) purveys a more traditional provencal luxury and has an impressive guest list.                                                                                                                                                  Hotel Mignon (12 rue Joseph Vernet, €51-€56) is small and charming.

Pont du Gard 2000 years old and still the most beautiful aqueduct of the World: The 49 m high and the 275 m long aqueduct lies over the green waters of the Gardon River about 20 miles west of Avignon. It is from each side a delight.