Guided tour of the Historic Center of Avignon

Name: Guided tour of the Historic Center of Avignon
Brand: Viator
Price: 79.88 USD
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Rating: 4.5 (8 reviews)

4.5(8)3 hoursEnglishBook 2 hours aheadAvignon, France

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Throughout this visit, participants will discover the origins of classical French art which blended with a very particular Avignon Gothic style which lasted for many years. Here, between Provence and Occitanie, where the arts and life encourage us every day to discover the historical, architectural, gastronomic and cultural heritage, the concept of "Slow tourism" takes on its full meaning. An Avignon guide will share with you all his knowledge and anecdotes about the sites you will visit. Don't wait any longer to book this tour with us to experience unforgettable moments.

Included

Coffee and/or Tea

Not included

Private transportation
Lunch

What you'll do

Temple Saint Martial
2 rue Henri Fabre, Avignon, France
The Temple Saint-Martial, a vestige of the Benedictine monastery of Cluny, is the ideal starting point for the guided tour. (Presentation, the illustrious, history of the 14th century)
20 min
Rue Des Teinturiers
26 Rue des Teinturiers, Avignon, France
The Sorgue canal and the rue des Teinturiers remind us of the glorious past of the textile industry of the entire district. (Les Cordeliers, Provençal printed fabrics)
20 min
Avignon Les Halles
Place Pie, Avignon, France
Discovery of the market halls, an emblematic place, of its local products.
20 min
Collegiale Saint-Didier
Place Saint-Didier, Avignon, France
The Saint-Didier collegiate church takes us back in time with its impressive quadrangular bell tower. (Southern Gothic art, tales and legends)
20 min
The Ceccano livery is a 14th century cardinal's palace, it is the best preserved cardinal livery in Avignon
(Gothic paintings, Jesuit college)
20 min
Musee Lapidaire
65 rue de la Republique, Avignon, France
A few steps from the Tourist Office, the Jesuit chapel (Lapidary Museum), decorated with a remarkable Italian-inspired frontispiece. (Architects, baroque art)
20 min
Musee Calvet
65 Rue Joseph Vernet, Avignon, France
A magnificent example of a private mansion, the work of the most renowned Avignon architect of the 18th century, Jean Batiste Franque. (Avignon painters, classical French art)
20 min
Office De Tourisme D'Avignon
41 cours Jean Jaures, Avignon, France
End of the tour, recommendations.
20 min

Meeting and pickup

7 locations

Pickup details

In front of the Avignon tourist office, you will find a guide who always wears a light brown hat.

Good to know

Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Public transportation options are available nearby
Suitable for all physical fitness levels

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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