8 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.

Change things up with these side-trips from Avignon: Marseille (Basilique Notre-Dame de la Garde, Museum of European and Mediterranean Civilisations, &more), Aix-en-Provence (Spas & Wellness, Paroisse Cathédrale Saint Sauveur Aix-en-Provence, &more) and Les Baux de Provence (Carrieres des Lumieres & Chateau des Baux de Provence). The adventure continues: explore the historical opulence of Palais des Papes, hike along Les Gorges de Veroncle, take in the views from Pont d'Avignon, and contemplate in the serene atmosphere at Baptistere de Venasque.

To find maps, where to stay, more things to do, and other tourist information, use the Avignon holiday builder.

Expect a daytime high around 18°C in March, and nighttime lows around 5°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 31st (Sun) to allow time to travel back home.