As colourful as its history, with images straight out of a Van Gogh painting the city has a lot to offer the visitor and its generally pleasant climate and warm summers are perfect for alfresco activities.
Avignon has a distinctly medieval atmosphere which appeals to kids, who can immerse themselves in the fantasy realm of the city’s castles, bridges and the Rhone River. The main square provides plenty of real life diversion, while the massive Palace of the Popes is fun to tour. A boat ride along the Rhone River is another great way to spend an afternoon.
The Avignon-Caumont Airport is just eight kilometres southeast of the city, but it handles only a limited number of flights focused mainly on business travellers. International travellers may want to fly into the more distant Marseille-Provence Airport, as it handles flights from around 80 destinations.
Banks: 10:00 to 17:00, Tuesday to Saturday
Post Offices: 08:00 to 16:00, Tuesday to Saturday
Government Offices: 09:00 to 12:00 and 14:00 to 18:00, Monday to Friday
Business Centres: 09:00 to 12:00 and 14:00 to 18:00, Monday to Friday
Shops: 09:00 to 20:00, Monday to Friday
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