31 days in Avignon Itinerary

An ancient town center surrounded by medieval ramparts, Avignon is a major city of Provence and a Mediterranean city in the Vaucluse department on the left bank of the Rhône River.

Explore the numerous day-trip ideas around Avignon: Les Baux de Provence (Chateau des Baux de Provence, Carrieres des Lumieres, &more), Mines de Bruoux (in Gargas) and Marseille (Randonnees theatrales Marcel Pagnol Cie Dans la cour des Grands, Basilique Notre-Dame de la Garde, &more). Dedicate the 22nd (Wed) to wine at some of the top wineries in the area. The adventure continues: take in the views from Pont d'Avignon, make a trip to Pont du Gard, contemplate the long history of Palais des Papes, and admire the natural beauty at Rocher des Doms.

To see photos, other places to visit, more things to do, and tourist information, you can read our Avignon trip planning app.

If you are flying in from United States, the closest major aiports are Nîmes-Arles-Camargue Airport, Marseille Provence Airport and Montpellier-Méditerranée Airport. In June, daytime highs in Avignon are 83°F, while nighttime lows are 60°F.