What are the best things to do in Avignon?
Top picks in Avignon include Papal Palace, Calvet Museum, Lapidary Museum. See the full list and itinerary on this Avignon travel guide.
Photo: OT Avignon · CC BY-SA 4.0
Why visit Avignon
Travel guide for Avignon, France — practical tips, places to visit, and planning help.
Avignon is a stop in France, not a country-in-a-weekend. Plan about 1 days. If time is short, prioritise Papal Palace, Calvet Museum, Lapidary Museum instead of racing the whole list. Mid-range ground costs are about 110–240 USD per person per day, excluding international flights. Best time: May–June & September–October for mild weather and thinner crowds. Rankings, stay length and cost bands on this page come from Global Itinerary’s trip-planning models.
Best time
May–June & September–October for mild weather and thinner crowds
Weather
Temperate, with warm summers and cool winters
Experiences
Things to do in Avignon
1
Papal Palace
2
Calvet Museum
3
Lapidary Museum
Plan your trip
Avignon itinerary (1 days)
- 1
Day 1
Icons & landmarks
- Visit Papal Palace
- Visit Calvet Museum
- Visit Lapidary Museum
- Eat at Le Palais des Pâtes
Budget
Avignon trip cost
Budget
USD 50–85
per person / day
Mid-range
USD 110–240
per person / day
Luxury
USD 275–455+
per person / day
Typical on-the-ground spend in Avignon, France. Hostel/guesthouse + local meals ≈ budget; comfortable hotels + mix of dining ≈ mid-range; luxury hotels and fine dining ≈ luxury. Figures exclude international flights.
Trip budget estimator
Typical mid-range for Avignon
Estimated total (USD)
$3,090
≈ $1,545 per person · $441 per day group total
Ground costs ≈ $180/person/day (lodging + food + transport + activities)
Defaults match Avignon mid-range ground costs (budget 50–85 · mid 110–240 · luxury 275–455+ USD/day). Edit freely — flights vary by origin.
Where to eat
Local favourites
Le Palais des Pâtes
Chez Bodus Le Garçon Boucher
Caf'Thiers
Mamma rosa
Rossini Sandwicherie
El Taquito
Where to stay
Tourist favourites & top-rated
Hotel d'Angleterre
Altera Roma Hotel
Hotel Boquier Avignon
Hotel Danieli
Hotel Le Colbert
Shopping
- Flea Market
- Food Market
- Pure Lavande
Nightlife
- Le Vin Devant Soi wine shop
Museums & culture
- Papal Palace
- Calvet Museum
- Lapidary Museum
In pictures
Avignon gallery
Photos: OT Avignon, EmDee, Jean-Marc Rosier (de/from http://www.cjrosier.com + http://www.gordes-immobilier.com), Bjs, Véronique PAGNIER — via Wikimedia Commons
Good to know
Avignon travel FAQs
When is the best time to visit Avignon?
May–June & September–October for mild weather and thinner crowds.
How many days do I need in Avignon?
Plan at least 1 days in Avignon for the highlights on our suggested itinerary; add more time for day trips.
Where should I stay in Avignon?
Popular stays in Avignon include Hotel d'Angleterre, Altera Roma Hotel, Hotel Boquier Avignon. Book central areas if you want to walk to major sights.
How much does a trip to Avignon cost?
On the ground in Avignon (excluding international flights), budget travellers often spend about 50–85 per person per day, mid-range about 110–240, and luxury about 275–455+ (USD). Typical on-the-ground spend in Avignon, France. Hostel/guesthouse + local meals ≈ budget; comfortable hotels + mix of dining ≈ mid-range; luxury hotels and fine dining ≈ luxury.
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