Avignon
in Vaucluse of Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur Region, France

Location Summary
Decimal Coordinates (Latitude, Longitude):
43.948 and 4.809 (Lat./Lng.)
Coordinates by Time:
N 43° 56' 54" and E 4° 48' 32"
Currency and Currency Code:
Euro - EUR
Spoken languages:
French, Breton, Corsican, Catalan, Basque, Occitan
Local electricity:
230 V - 50 Hz (plugs: G)
Mobile phone / cellular frequencies (MHz):
900 MHz, 1800 MHz, 3G, 4G
Local Time: 11:31 AM (Tuesday)
Timezone: Europe/Paris
UTC/GMT offset: 1 hours
Sunrise and Sunset:
6:43 am and 6:52 pm
Antipode Coordinates:
-44.033 and -176.367 (Lat./Lng.)
Closest place to antipode coordinates:
Ouwenga
References
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Current travel safety evaluation for France in Western Europe

Safety Score: 3,0 of 5.0 based on data from 9 authorites. Meaning we advice caution when travelling to France.

Travel warnings are updated daily. Source: Travel Warning France. Last Update: 2024-03-19 07:55:12

Explore Avignon

Avignon in Vaucluse (Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur Region) with it's 89,769 inhabitants is a city in France about 359 mi (or 577 km) south of Paris, the country's capital.

Local time in Avignon is now 11:31 AM (Tuesday). The local timezone is named Europe / Paris with an UTC offset of one hour. We know of 10 airports in the vicinity of Avignon, of which 3 are larger airports. The closest airport in France is Avignon-Caumont Airport in a distance of 5 mi (or 9 km), South-East. Besides the airports, there are other travel options available (check left side).

There are several Unesco world heritage sites nearby. The closest heritage site in France is Historic Centre of Avignon: Papal Palace, Episcopal Ensemble and Avignon Bridge in a distance of 0 mi (or 1 km), North-West. We found 1 points of interest in the vicinity of this place. If you need a place to sleep, we compiled a list of available hotels close to the map centre further down the page.

Depending on your travel schedule, you might want to pay a visit to some of the following locations: Carpentras, Arles, Istres, Nimes and Nyons. To further explore this place, just scroll down and browse the available info.

Local weather forecast

Todays Local Weather Conditions & Forecast: 18°C / 64 °F

Morning Temperature 13°C / 55 °F
Evening Temperature 18°C / 65 °F
Night Temperature 13°C / 55 °F
Chance of rainfall 0%
Air Humidity 58%
Air Pressure 1017 hPa
Wind Speed Moderate breeze with 12 km/h (7 mph) from South
Cloud Conditions Overcast clouds, covering 87% of sky
General Conditions Overcast clouds

Wednesday, 20th of March 2024

18°C (64 °F)
13°C (55 °F)
Overcast clouds, gentle breeze.

Thursday, 21st of March 2024

19°C (66 °F)
17°C (63 °F)
Overcast clouds, fresh breeze.

Friday, 22nd of March 2024

21°C (69 °F)
13°C (56 °F)
Light rain, moderate breeze, clear sky.

Hotels and Places to Stay

La Mirande

Address
0,1 mi
4 Place De L Amirande
84000 Avignon
France

Time Information

Checkout: - Checkin:
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


La Mirande

Address
0,1 mi
Place de L Amirande
84000 Avignon
France

Time Information

Checkout: 12:00 - Checkin: 15:00
Reception
Weekday: 0:00 - 24:00
Weekend: 0:00 - 24:00


De L'Horloge

Address
0,2 mi
1, rue Felicien David
84000 Avignon
France

Time Information

Checkout: 12:00 - Checkin: 15:00
Reception
Weekday: 0:00 - 24:00
Weekend: 0:00 - 24:00


Avignon Grand Hotel

Address
0,5 mi
34, Boulevard Saint Roch
84000 Avignon
France

Time Information

Checkout: 12:00 - Checkin: 16:00
Reception
Weekday: 0:00 - 24:00
Weekend: 0:00 - 24:00


Cloitre Saint Louis

Address
0,4 mi
Rue du Portail Boquier 20
84000 Avignon
France

Time Information

Checkout: 12:00 - Checkin: 16:00
Reception
Weekday: 0:00 - 24:00
Weekend: 0:00 - 24:00


Hôtel Mercure Avignon Centre Palais des Papes

Address
0,2 mi
"GPS" rue Molière 1 rue Jean Vilar (GPS Parking : Parking Palais de
84000 AVIGNON
France

Time Information

Checkout: 12:00 - Checkin: 12:00
Reception
Weekday: 0:00 - 24:00
Weekend: 0:00 - 24:00


Hôtel Mercure Pont d'Avignon Centre

Address
0,3 mi
2, rue Ferruce Gps parking: Parking Palais des Papes Boulevard de la ligne
84000 AVIGNON
France

Time Information

Checkout: 12:00 - Checkin: 12:00
Reception
Weekday: 0:00 - 24:00
Weekend: 0:00 - 24:00


Hôtel Médieval

Address
0,1 mi
15 Rue Petite Saunerie
84000 Avignon
France

Time Information

Checkout: 11:00 - Checkin: 14:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


ibis Avignon Centre Gare

Address
0,4 mi
42 Boulevard Saint-Roch
84000 AVIGNON
France

Time Information

Checkout: - Checkin: 12:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Bristol Hotel

Address
0,4 mi
44 Cours Jean Jaures
84000 Avignon
France

Time Information

Checkout: 12:00 - Checkin: 14:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Videos from this area

These are videos related to the place based on their proximity to this place.

JE SUIS CHARLIE AVIGNON 2015

Published: January 14, 2015
Length: 41:06 min
Rating: 4 of 5
Author: Jean MESTRE

Dimanche 11 Janvier 2015 - Avignon - Rassemblement "Je suis Charlie" - Un film de Jean MESTRE.


Euro Lambretta 2013 Avignon France

Published: June 16, 2013
Length: 14:11 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: two stroke films

1500 mile round trip from Manchester to Avignon and back for the 2013 Euro Lambretta Jamboree in Avignon. June 2013.


Compilation départs sapeurs-pompiers d'Avignon (84)

Published: May 04, 2014
Length: 42:19 min
Rating: 4 of 5
Author: Jimmy57

Compilation de départs des sapeurs-pompiers du centre de secours principal d'Avignon dans le Vaucluse (84). Dans la vidéo, plusieurs passages de VSAV, de FPT, de VTU, de CCFM et de l'EPS30...


'L'autre Rome les palais des papes d'Avignon' [Jacques Malaterre,documentaire]

Published: December 12, 2014
Length: 00:16 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: Alex Bocelli

La Ville d'Avignon et R.M.G - Palais des Papes présentent L'Autre Rome Les palais des papes d Avignon de Jacques Malaterre. Genre:documentaire. Filmé et realisé par Jacques Malaterre...


Avignon, France - Home of the French Popes

Published: June 28, 2014
Length: 04:35 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: Philip Dean

From 1309 until 1377 the town of Avignon, France was the headquarters of the Roman Catholic Church. Seven Popes call Avignon home starting with French born Pope Clement the Fifth. Clement...


Avignon, destination loisirs !

Published: July 27, 2011
Length: 06:04 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: avignontourisme

Découvrez Avignon, une cité unique au coeur de la Provence. Ville de charme, ville d'arts et de culture, classée au patrimoine Mondial de l'Unesco, Avignon propose une animation exceptionnelle...


AVIGNON VILLE LA PLUS SENSIBLE DE FRANCE (Derrière l'image)

Published: February 20, 2015
Length: 38:22 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: Avignon .CrossBitume

http://avignonsudblock84.skyrock.com/ http://avignon-en-image.over-blog.com/ Abonne toi. ! Avignon: Quartiers Sud: (la Rocade/Barbiere/Croix-des-Oiseaux/Monclar/Saint Chamand) Avignon: ...


Avignon Motor Festival 2014

Published: May 06, 2014
Length: 42:33 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: uscarsdotbiz

Concours d'élégance automobile.


Dragster show avignon motor festival (Team MAD)

Published: March 22, 2015
Length: 00:59 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: ohpeuchere


Guitar by TOM WARD in Avignon ®

Published: August 01, 2014
Length: 53:07 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: filmenat

TOM WARD plays in Avignon at 23, July 2014 part 1 On a summer day I was walking around the city of Avignon and saw this guitarist name Tom Ward. He plays an old guitar a very specialy way.


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Attractions and noteworthy things

Distances are based on the centre of the city/town and sightseeing location. This list contains brief abstracts about monuments, holiday activities, national parcs, museums, organisations and more from the area as well as interesting facts about the region itself. Where available, you'll find the corresponding homepage. Otherwise the related wikipedia article.

Palais des Papes

The Palais des Papes (lo Palais dei Papas in Occitan) is a historical palace in Avignon, southern France, one of the largest and most important medieval Gothic buildings in Europe. One time fortress and palace, the papal residence was the seat of Western Christianity during the 14th century.

Located at 43.9508, 4.8075 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
Wikipedia Article, Homepage
World Heritage Sites in France, Buildings and structures in Avignon, Former palaces, Avignon Papacy, Gothic architecture in France, Gothic palaces, Visitor attractions in Avignon, Museums in Vaucluse, Historic house museums in Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur, Art museums and galleries in France

Pont Saint-Bénezet

The Pont Saint-Bénezet, also known as the Pont d'Avignon, is a famous medieval bridge in the town of Avignon, in southern France.

Located at 43.9539, 4.805 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Bridges in France, Bridges completed in 1185, Buildings and structures in Avignon, World Heritage Sites in France, Visitor attractions in Avignon, Transport in Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur, 1170s architecture

Avignon Cathedral

Avignon Cathedral (Cathédrale Notre-Dame des Doms d'Avignon) is a Roman Catholic cathedral, and a national monument of France, located in Avignon, above the Palais des Papes. It is the seat of the Archbishop of Avignon. The cathedral is a Romanesque building, mainly of the 12th century, the most prominent feature of which is the gilded statue of the Virgin Mary which surmounts the western tower.

Located at 43.9508, 4.81333 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
Wikipedia Article, Homepage
Cathedrals in France, Buildings and structures in Avignon, Avignon Papacy, Basilica churches in France, Burial places of popes, Churches in Vaucluse, Visitor attractions in Avignon

University of Avignon

The University of Avignon is a French university, based in Avignon. It is under the Academy of Aix and Marseille.

Located at 43.95, 4.81806 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
Wikipedia Article, Homepage
Universities in France, Avignon, Buildings and structures in Vaucluse, Education in Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur

Musée Requien

Musée Requien or Museum Requien is a natural history museum in Avignon, France. Some of Jean Henri Fabre's work is displayed here.

Located at 43.9467, 4.80361 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
Wikipedia Article, Homepage
Natural history museums in France, Museums in Vaucluse, Buildings and structures in Avignon, Visitor attractions in Avignon

Fondation Calvet

La Fondation Calvet is an art foundation in Avignon, France, named for Esprit Calvet, who left his collections and library to it in 1810. The foundation maintains a museum and a library, with state support. The original legacies of paintings, archaeological items, coins and medals, and medieval sculpture have been added to by many other legacies, and a significant deposit of works of art from the Louvre.

Located at 43.9469, 4.80333 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
Wikipedia Article, Homepage
Art museums and galleries in France, Buildings and structures in Avignon, 1811 establishments in France, Museums in Vaucluse, Art museums established in 1811, Visitor attractions in Avignon

Musée du Petit Palais, Avignon

The Musée du Petit Palais is a museum and art gallery in Avignon, southern France. It opened in 1976 and has an exceptional collection of Renaissance paintings of the Avignon school as well as from Italy, which reunites many "primitives" from the collection of Giampietro Campana. It is housed in a 14th century building at the north side of the square overlooked by the Palais des Papes.

Located at 43.9526, 4.80639 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Art museums and galleries in France, Buildings and structures in Avignon, 14th-century architecture, 15th-century architecture, Medieval French architecture, Museums in Vaucluse, Art museums established in 1976, 1976 establishments in France, Visitor attractions in Avignon

Gare d'Avignon-Centre

The Gare d'Avignon-Centre (Avignon Central railway station) is a railway station serving the city of Avignon, in Vaucluse, France. It is situated on the Paris–Marseille railway.

Located at 43.9417, 4.805 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Eurostar railway stations, Railway stations opened in 1860, Railway stations in Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur, Railway stations served by Eurostar


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