Avignon

About

Avignon (, US also , French: [aviɲɔ̃] ; Provençal: Avinhon or Avignoun, IPA: [aviˈɲun]; Latin: Avenio) 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, with about 16,000 living in the ancient town centre enclosed by its medieval walls.

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When to go

In Avignon the warmest month is July (average high 32°) and the coolest is January (11°). Most rainy days come in November. Best months to visit: May–Jun, Sep–Oct.

Highlights

From OpenStreetMap records, by distance from the centre.

• Jacquemart d'AvignonSight · 46 m
• Opéra Grand AvignonSight · 69 m
• Maison Jean VilarMuseum · 70 m
• Palais du RoureMuseum · 99 m
• Église Saint-AgricolSight · 108 m
• Le Rouge GorgeSight · 137 m
• Le petit LouvreSight · 138 m
• Basilique Saint-PierreSight · 179 m
• Musée du Palais des PapesMuseum · 181 m
• Cour d'Honneur du Palais des PapesSight · 186 m
• Musée de l'ŒuvreMuseum · 194 m
• Chapelle des Pénitents blancsSight · 204 m

For families with children

Parks, beaches and child-friendly places.

• Rocher des DomsNature & park · 419 m
• Square Agricol PerdiguierNature & park · 513 m
• Jardin des CarmesNature & park · 656 m
• Base de loisirs de la BarthelasseNature & park · 763 m
• Parc Saint-LazareNature & park · 993 m
• Jardin PompidouNature & park · 1.3 km
• Plaine de l'AbbayeNature & park · 1.3 km
• Erable de MontpellierNature & park · 1.4 km

Average monthly temperature (°C)

Climate data: Wikipedia (CC BY-SA)

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