A walk through the streets of yesteryear

Every detail, every monument reveals the many layers of Avignon's history and culture. A fascinating dive into the past of the city of the Popes.

Start your discovery in the Square Agricol-Perdiguier, where the remains of the monastery-college of Saint-Martial welcome you to a haven of greenery.

Continue on to Place des Corps-Saints, surrounded by lively bistros and restaurants around a picturesque fountain. The Church and Cloister of the Célestins, dating from the 14th and 15th centuries, offer an immersion in exceptional medieval architecture.

Continue along the Rue des Lices, built on the site of the 12th-13th century ramparts, and discover the Rue des Teinturiers, lined with 19th-century paddlewheels, theaters, bookshops and lively restaurants.

Explore the 14th-century Chapelle des Cordeliers, supposed resting place of Petrarch's beloved Laure. Continue on to the chapelle des Pénitents Gris, witness to the annual miracle of the separation of the waters.

Discover Maison IV de Chiffre, one of Avignon's last Gothic houses, before immersing yourself in history at Hôtel de Montaigu, a 17th-century building housing the Maison des Compagnons.

The walk then takes you to the charming Place Pignotte, where 17th- and 18th-century chapels add to the enchanting atmosphere. Explore the Place des Carmes, then contemplate the bell tower of the Couvent des Augustins, the only vestige of a 14th-century building.

Join the Church of Saint-Symphorien les Carmes and its 14th-century cloister, surrounded by flower markets on Saturdays and flea markets on Sundays, as well as lively theaters and restaurants in Rue Saluces.

Explore the Musée du Mont-de-Piété et de la Condition des Soies, then stroll through picturesque streets like rue Sainte Catherine, featuring beautiful townhouses and theaters.

Head to rue de la Banasterie and Place St Pierre, where the 14th-century Basilica of St Peter boasts a magnificent facade. Discover the 19th-century Synagogue in rue du Vieux Sextier, adorned with 17th-century sculptures.

Continue on to Place Pie, where Les Halles, a covered Provencal market, will awaken your senses. Take a break at the Conservatoire du Grand Avignon, founded on the site of a former 14th-century cardinal's livery, before strolling down rue du Roi René, passing by rue Collège de la Croix and admiring the former 18th-century archbishop's palace.

End your stroll at the 14th-century Chapelle Sainte-Claire, where Petrarch met Laure, on the charming Place Saint-Didier.

Each point of interest on this walk reveals a unique facet of Avignon's history and cultural richness, an experience at the crossroads of past and present!

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