Avignon is one of the real gems of southern France’s Provence region. With a history stretching back to the Roman era, Avignon is filled with wonderfully preserved buildings, churches and palaces clustered around its medieval old town district. To balance this maze of stone and wood, the Rhone River winds around the city, and is spanned by ancient bridges.

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