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On the Rhône River in Provence, Avignon is the City of Popes with the impressive Papal Palace and the famous bridge. The annual theater festival in July transforms the entire city into a stage.

What awaits you

City tripMuseumsLocal cuisineWalkable

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Best time to visit

July–August: up to 32°C with 13h of sunshine per day.

Cooler winters (11°C). Best visited in July–August.

Max. temperature
10°
Jan
13°
Feb
16°
Mar
19°
Apr
23°
May
29°
Jun
32°
Jul
32°
Aug
25°
Sep
23°
Oct
15°
Nov
11°
Dec
Sunshine hours
7h
Jan
8h
Feb
9h
Mar
10h
Apr
11h
May
12h
Jun
13h
Jul
12h
Aug
10h
Sep
8h
Oct
7h
Nov
6h
Dec
Rain days
5d
Jan
4d
Feb
10d
Mar
6d
Apr
8d
May
7d
Jun
2d
Jul
4d
Aug
8d
Sep
10d
Oct
8d
Nov
9d
Dec

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Avignon as a Vacation Destination

Avignon is an excellent choice for city breaks. The best time to visit is June, July, August with temperatures up to 32°C.

The center is easily walkable — a car is rarely needed. Campers will find pitches for both tents and caravans.

The region offers rich cultural experiences: museums and historic sites, excellent local cuisine.

Good to know

Price level
€€€
Local languages
FR
Camping
Tent & caravan