Why go
- Prefecture of Vaucluse, Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur, France.
- Served by Avignon Caumont airport (AVN).
History
Avignon is the prefecture of the Vaucluse department in the Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur region of southern France. Located on the left bank of the river Rhône, the commune has a population of 92,188 (2023), with about 16,000 living in the ancient town centre enclosed by its medieval walls.
Restaurants & places to go
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Airports
✈ Airlines & flight paths — 1 airline, 4 direct destinations
Routes and aircraft from OpenFlights (open data; a point-in-time snapshot). * = codeshare. Linked destinations open their own guidebook. Flight numbers are not in the open data — they come from the airline or a paid schedule feed.
✈ Airlines & flight paths — 1 airline, 2 direct destinations
Routes and aircraft from OpenFlights (open data; a point-in-time snapshot). * = codeshare. Linked destinations open their own guidebook. Flight numbers are not in the open data — they come from the airline or a paid schedule feed.
Getting there by ferry
Where things are
Photographs
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When to go
The warmer, longer-day half of the year is the safest bet for a first visit.
Cooler and quieter, with fewer visitors and better value.
Short days and the coldest weather — check local conditions before travelling.
Getting there & around
Getting there. The nearest airport on record is Avignon Caumont airport (AVN); 8 other airports serve the wider area. Check rail and road links from the tourism sources below. By air: AVN has direct flights to 2 destinations on 1 airline (incl. Ajaccio, Limoges). By water: 1 ferry terminal within 20 km (nearest: Bac du Rocher des Doms, 1 km); routes include Bac du Rocher des Doms.
Getting around. Use the map above to orient yourself; nearby hotels, attractions and places to eat are listed from the live Ultimate data for Avignon. Local transit details will be added as the guide is expanded.