Avignon, town of Culture

Notre-Dame des Doms Cathedral

The earliest recorded mention of Notre-Dame des Doms cathedral dates from 1037. The current cathedral as we see it today was built in the 12th century in three successive phases. The belltower and nave, then the cupola, and lastly the [...]

Contemporary Art Museum - Collection Lambert

Open all year long 11 am to 6 pm (7pm in July and August). Closed Mondays, and closed on 25 December, 1 January, 1 M ay.

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This Theatre Centre is also known as the Hôtel de Crochans (17th c.). Many collections devoted to the theatre arts, to the history of theatre since 1945. Home to the archives of the Avignon Festival since its inception. Free video library. [...]

Angladon Museum

Open every day besides monday from 1 to 8 pm. Closed on Monday & Tuesday in winter. Open for groups every day, even in the morning, reservation required.

Calvet Museum

This Museum is the Fine Arts Museum for Avignon, with paintings, sculpture and works of art from the 15th to the 20th centuries, in a beautiful 18th century mansion which has gradually been totally restored. The building and the [...]

Petit Palais Museum

Open every day except Tuesday. Closed on 1 January; 1 May and 25 December. Open 10 to 1 and 2 to 6.

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In the 17th century Jesuit college Baroque Chapel, outstanding archaeological finds including sculptures from the Greek, Etruscan, Gallo-Roman, and Paleo-christian periods, ancient vases, bronzes and glassware.

Louis Vouland Museum

This lovely old city mansion, which opens onto a nice garden, is home to a prestigious collection of decorative arts that the late owner, Louis Vouland, gathered throughout his lifetime, with a distinct taste for the 18th century...

Palace of the Popes

The sumptuous, impressive palace was the symbol of the power and might of Christianity and of the temporal and spiritual power wielded by the Popes. Open all year. Hours: 1 March to 14 March: 9am to 6:30 pm. 15 March to 30 June: 9am to 7pm. 1 July to 31 July: 9am to 8pm. 1 August to 31 August: 9am to 9pm. 1 to 15 September: 9am to 8pm. 16 September to 1 November: 9am to 7pm. 2 November to 28 February: 9:30am - 5:45pm. 25 December and 1 January: 10.30am to 5.45pm.

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Museum of Provencal literature and history, traditions and arts. Provencal and archeological documentation cetner from Monday to Friday, 9 to 12 and 2 to 5:30. Guided visits of the rooms on Tuesdays at 3 pm or by appointment, except in August.

Avignon Bridge

The Avignon Bridge was first built out of wood in the late 12th century, on top of old Roman foundations. It was then rebuilt in stone in the 13th century. Partially destroyed by raging flood waters of the Rhône, only 4 of the original 22 [...]

Synagogue of Avignon

The Synagogue dates back to the 19th century. The Jewish community has been part of Avignon for several centuries. The former Jewish quarter, known as the "ghetto" was located where the "Balance" quartier lies currently - north of the [...]