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In the 14th century, Avignon was the capital of Christendom—the popes lived here instead of in Rome. The legacy left by their "court of splendor and magnificence" makes Avignon one of the most interesting and beautiful of Europe's medieval cities. Read More

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Hotels

Novotel Atria Nimes Centre

5 Boulevard de Prague
NIMES 30000 Map

Distance: 24.0 mi.
(from destination center)

Hotel Class: 3 class stars
Expert Rated & Recommended
4.0

New Hotel La Baume

21 Rue Nationale
Nimes 30000 Map

Distance: 24.6 mi.
(from destination center)

Hotel Class: 2 class stars

Expert Rated & Recommended
4.0

Auberge De Cassagne

450 Allee De Cassagne
Avignon 84130 Map

Distance: 0.0 mi.
(from destination center)

Hotel Class: 3 class stars

Expert Rated & Recommended

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Attractions

Cathédrale Notre-Dame des Doms

Place du Palais
Avignon, France

Distance: 0.5 mi. (from destination center)

Description:

Near the palace is this 12th-century cathedral, containing the Flamboyant Gothic tomb of a few... Read More

Expert Rated & Recommended
4_0

Palais des Papes

Place du Palais des Papes
Avignon, France

Distance: 0.5 mi. (from destination center)

Description:

Dominating Avignon from a hill is one of the most famous (or notorious, depending on your point... Read More

Expert Rated & Recommended
4_0

Pont Saint Benezet

Rhone River
Avignon, France

Distance: 0.6 mi. (from destination center)

Description: The famous bridge from the children's song, "Sur le Pont d'Avignon," though it's unlikely... Read More
Expert Rated & Recommended
5_0

Airports

Major Airports near Avignon

Distance (mi.)
Marseille Provence Airport 41.0 map
Nice Cote D'Azur Airport 121.4 map
Lyon Satolas Airport 123.5 map

Other Smaller Airports near Avignon

Distance (mi.)
Avignon-Caum Airport 5.4 map
Montpellier Meditarranee Airport 49.5 map
Toulon Hyeres Airport 80.3 map

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