AVIGNON - HOTEL ZONES

Avignon - City Center

Located in the lush vineyards of the Rhone Valley, the ancient walled city is rich in history, artistic brilliance, and Provencal life. Within the walls of the town you`ll find beautiful areas of intact ramparts and pedestrianized streets. The area is the center for gastronomy offering diverse dining options, along with great shopping. The Place de l`Horloge is the main center of Avignon and always bustling. Some highlights to visit include the Palais des Papes, the Cathedral, and the Pont d`Avignon.

Villeneuve-les-Avignon

Villeneuve-les-Avignon is a charming village located by the Rhône River, opposite Avignon. Historically the town had been a satellite of Avignon, and is today a residential suburb of the city. The town originally developed around the 11th-century Abbey of Saint-André, which is now included within the fortifications of Saint-André Fort, the castle that stands above Villeneuve-les-Avignon. Some other highlights here are the Chartreuse du Val-de-Benediction and the 14th-century gothic Collegial Notre-Dame Church in Villeneuve-les-Avignon. There are also various other medieval assets throughout the town to admire, some of them were originally the palaces for the cardinals of Avignon. The main square in Villenueve-les-Avignon offers cafes and restaurants and there are markets that take place here every Thursday and Saturday morning.

Le Pontet

Le Pontet is the most popular suburb of Avignon, and lies adjacent to the north side of the city. It is a large industrial neighborhood of Avignon as you will witness as you enter the village. Today, the town is modern with few historic monuments, except the cultural center which can be found in the Chateau de Fargues and Roberty`s Domain, the scene of several culture events. The Chateau de Fargues is also the city`s school of music and dance. You will also want to check out the Parish Church Notre Dame Auxiliatrice and the river port on the Rhone. Le Potent is one of the main commercial areas of Europe, called Avignon Nord. This area includes hundreds of shops, two shopping centers, a cinema, a bowling alley, and many companies.