Avignon

Avigno Synagogue

Favorite

Tourist service in Avignon :

This religious building which was rebuilt in 1846 after a fire bears witness to the centuries-old presence of a Jewish community in Avignon. The former ghetto was located in what is now the upper Balance district. Since 1990, it has been classified as a Historic Monument.

Find out more

The current synagogue was rebuilt by the architect Joseph-Auguste Joffroy. The prayer hall consists of a neoclassical rotunda supported by white columns. You will notice the absence of Elijah’s seat, a specific feature of Comtadin synagogues.
Visits by appointment only.

See less

9,5

/10

Fairguest note

Equipment

Auditorium

Services

Tour free of charge
Guided tours

Dates and times

From 01/01 to 31/12/2024 between 10 am and 12 pm.
Closed Saturday and Sunday.
Excluding religious holidays.

Please ring the doorbell.

From 01/01 to 31/12/2025 between 10 am and 12 pm.
Closed Saturday and Sunday.
Excluding religious holidays.

Please ring the doorbell.

Languages spoken

English
French

Contact

Avigno Synagogue
2 place Jérusalem
84000 Avignon

Tel : View number 04 90 85 21 24
Mobile : View number 06 82 14 51 22
E-Mail : Afficher le mail contact@aci-avignon.com
Website : http://www.aci-avignon.com

Coordinates

Longitude : 4.809132
Latitude : 43.948367

> Getting there by public transport

> Getting there by car

Downloads

Dépliant historique de la synagogue

Nearby

More accommodation nearby:

• Hotels
• Guesthouses
• Campsites
• Holiday complexes
• Holiday rentals

This page was produced with the help of theOffice de Tourisme Avignon Tourisme