France
Things to do in Avignon
35 places20 stories2 routes
Sightlore has 35 places to explore in Avignon, and 20 of them come with a 60-second story in 5 languages. Point your camera at a landmark to learn its name and story, and earn points and badges at the places you actually visit.
Avignon's must-sees
The city's most important places. In the app you see how many you've visited and earn a badge when you've seen them all.
- 1
Musée du Petit Palais
The Musée du Petit Palais is a museum and art gallery in Avignon, southern France.
- 2
Avignon Cathedral
Avignon Cathedral is a Roman Catholic church located next to the Palais des Papes in Avignon, France. The cathedral is the seat of the Archbishop of Avignon.
- 3
Pont Saint-Bénézet
The Pont Saint-Bénézet, also known as the Pont d'Avignon, was a medieval bridge across the Rhône in the town of Avignon, in southern France. Only four arches survive.
- 4
Palais des Papes
The Palais des Papes in Avignon, Southern France, is one of the largest and most important medieval Gothic buildings in Europe. Once a fortress and palace, the papal residence was a seat of Western Christianity during the 14th century.
- 5
arc antique d'Orange
- 6
Jardin des doms
Three-hectare 19th-century public garden on the rocky outcrop above the Rhône next to the Palais des Papes in Avignon.
- 7
Musée Angladon
The Angladon Museum – Jacques Doucet is a museum at 5 rue Laboureur in Avignon. It is based in the hôtel de Massilian, a former hôtel particulier built in the 18th century.
- 8
Collégiale Saint Agricol
Catholic collegiate church in the historic centre of Avignon, first founded in the 7th century by Bishop Agricol.
- 9
Opéra d'Avignon
The Opéra d'Avignon is an opera house located in Avignon, France, that has been in operation for almost two centuries.
- 10
arènes de Nîmes
Discovery routes in Avignon
Visit the stops in any order and tap "Check in" at each one; finish the route to earn points and its own badge.
Avignon: Pont Saint-Bénézet and the Palais des Papes
From the Pont d'Avignon to the Rocher des Doms garden, the Petit Palais museum, Notre-Dame-des-Doms Cathedral and the Palais des Papes; then the Avignon Opera, Saint-Agricol, the Palais du Roure, Saint-Pierre, Saint-Didier, the Musée Angladon and the Musée Calvet.
Orange, Villeneuve-lès-Avignon, Pont du Gard and Nîmes
In Orange, the Triumphal Arch and the Roman Theatre; in Villeneuve-lès-Avignon, the Tower of Philip the Fair and Fort Saint-André; then the Pont du Gard and, in Nîmes, the Tour Magne, the Maison Carrée and the Arena of Nîmes.
Places to visit
Historic sites
Pont Saint-Bénézet
The Pont Saint-Bénézet, also known as the Pont d'Avignon, was a medieval bridge across the Rhône in the town of Avignon, in southern France. Only four arches survive.
Palais des Papes
The Palais des Papes in Avignon, Southern France, is one of the largest and most important medieval Gothic buildings in Europe. Once a fortress and palace, the papal residence was a seat of Western Christianity during the 14th century.
Opéra d'Avignon
The Opéra d'Avignon is an opera house located in Avignon, France, that has been in operation for almost two centuries.
théâtre antique d'Orange
tour Philippe-le-Bel
fort Saint-André
pont du Gard
tour Magne
maison carrée
arènes de Nîmes
Roman arcades of Avignon
Remains of Roman-era arcades in Avignon, known as the "Aubanel" arcades.
Avignon city wall
The walls of Avignon are a series of defensive stone walls that surround the city of Avignon in the south of France.
Ancienne Comédie d'Avignon
Historic Italian-style theatre on Place Crillon in Avignon, opened in 1732; used as a theatre until 1825.
Museums
Musée du Petit Palais
The Musée du Petit Palais is a museum and art gallery in Avignon, southern France.
Palais du Roure
The Palais du Roure is a listed hôtel particulier in Avignon, France.
Musée Angladon
The Angladon Museum – Jacques Doucet is a museum at 5 rue Laboureur in Avignon. It is based in the hôtel de Massilian, a former hôtel particulier built in the 18th century.
Calvet Museum
The Calvet Museum is the main museum in Avignon.
Musée lapidaire d'Avignon
The Lapidary Museum is a lapidarium-museum in Avignon, France. It has housed the classical Greek, Etruscan, Roman and Gallo-Roman sculptures and objects of the Calvet Museum since the 1980s. They are both run by the Fondation Calvet.
Musée Louis Vouland
The Louis Vouland Museum (musée Louis Vouland) is a 17th and 18th century decorative arts museum in Avignon, housed in a hôtel particulier designed by Villeneuve-Esclapon.
Muséum Requien
Museum Requien (and not Musée Requien) is a natural history museum in Avignon, France. Some of Jean Henri Fabre's work is displayed here. Muséum Requien is named in honor of French naturalist Esprit Requien.
Places of worship
Avignon Cathedral
Avignon Cathedral is a Roman Catholic church located next to the Palais des Papes in Avignon, France. The cathedral is the seat of the Archbishop of Avignon.
Collégiale Saint Agricol
Catholic collegiate church in the historic centre of Avignon, first founded in the 7th century by Bishop Agricol.
Église Saint Pierre (Avignon)
Gothic Catholic basilica on Place Saint-Pierre in Avignon, rebuilt in 1358 on the site of a 7th-century church.
Saint-Didier
Former Gothic collegiate church in Avignon's old town, built in the mid-14th century; a historic monument since 1983.
Cloître des Carmes
Cloister on Place des Carmes in Avignon, a surviving part of the Carmelite convent founded in the 13th century.
Church of the Célestins of Avignon
Gothic church on Place des Corps-Saints in Avignon, begun in 1389 on the initiative of Antipope Clement VII and King Charles VI.
Chapelle de l'oratoire
Baroque chapel in Avignon built between 1713 and 1749; a historic monument since 1912.
Chapelle des Pénitents noirs
Chapel on Rue de la Banasterie in Avignon that housed one of the city's major penitent confraternities.
Temple Saint Martial
Protestant church in Avignon belonging to the United Protestant Church of France; a historic monument since 1911.
Abbaye de Saint-Ruf d'Avignon
The abbey of Saint-Ruf was a house of canons regular in the city of Avignon between the 11th and 18th centuries. It was the mother house and original headquarters of the Order of Saint-Ruf. After 1158, it was reduced to a priory.
Église Saint-Symphorien d'Avignon
Church on Place des Carmes in Avignon, first a convent church and later a parish church; a historic monument since 1932.
Chapelle Sainte Catherine
Former Cistercian nunnery in Avignon's old town, active from 1150 to 1792; today the Théâtre du Chêne noir.
Chapelle de la Visitation, Avignon
Baroque chapel in Avignon belonging to the convent founded by the Visitandine nuns in 1621.
Monuments
arc antique d'Orange
Nature
Jardin des doms
Three-hectare 19th-century public garden on the rocky outcrop above the Rhône next to the Palais des Papes in Avignon.
Explore Avignon with your camera
Hear the stories on the spot, complete routes, collect badges. Sightlore is coming soon to the App Store.