Avignon Cruise Port Guide
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- Country:
- France
- Region:
- Rhône & Saône
- Coordinates:
- 43.9486° N, 4.8083° E
About Avignon
Avignon is the prefecture of the Vaucluse department in the Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur region of southern France. Located on the left bank of the river Rhône, the commune has a population of 92,188 (2023), with about 16,000 living in the ancient town centre enclosed by its medieval walls.
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Things to do in Avignon on a port day
Top-rated sights within reach of the cruise terminal. Ratings, hours and reviews from Google — check opening times before you go.
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Photo: Jelke Dronkelaar · via Google Maps Historical landmark
Palais des Papes
4.5 (53,553) 0.3 km from port
Papal palace, once rival to the Vatican, with 25 open rooms, frescoes & cultural events.
Near: Notre Dame des Doms (86 m) · Cinéma Utopia (Manutention) (108 m)
- Good for children
Opening hours
- Monday: 9:00 am – 7:00 pm
- Tuesday: 9:00 am – 7:00 pm
- Wednesday: 9:00 am – 7:00 pm
- Thursday: 9:00 am – 7:00 pm
- Friday: 9:00 am – 7:00 pm
- Saturday: 9:00 am – 7:00 pm
- Sunday: 9:00 am – 7:00 pm
- 5 · “The Palais des Papes is an absolute must-see in Avignon. The scale alone is extraordinary, and it is hard not…” — Ktpearie
- 5 · “Just awe inspiring. We almost had every room to ourselves. We got there as it opened at 9am, which I…” — C J
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Photo: maurizio zanatta · via Google Maps Bridge
The Bridge of Avignon
4.2 (21,357) 0.6 km from port
Ruins of famous medieval bridge, with 4 arches spanning the Rhone & a small chapel to St Nicholas.
Near: Chapelle Saint-Bénézet (61 m) · Musée du Petit Palais (111 m)
- Wheelchair-accessible entrance
- Toilets
Opening hours
- Monday: 9:00 am – 7:00 pm
- Tuesday: 9:00 am – 7:00 pm
- Wednesday: 9:00 am – 7:00 pm
- Thursday: 9:00 am – 7:00 pm
- Friday: 9:00 am – 7:00 pm
- Saturday: 9:00 am – 7:00 pm
- Sunday: 9:00 am – 7:00 pm
- 5 · “Nice place. One needs to pay for the visit. But it’s good since there are not much tourists there and…” — Volodymyr Romenskiy
- 5 · “Takes around 20 minutes to see, there are extra rooms and info that would make it longer, but boy was…” — C J
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Photo: seri lithi · via Google Maps Park and Garden
Jardin des Doms
4.5 (4,001) 0.5 km from port
Leafy public gardens atop a hill, featuring a pond, a cafe & views of the river & countryside.
Near: Espace Jeanne Laurent (15 m) · Musée du Petit Palais (93 m)
- Wheelchair-accessible entrance
- Good for children
- Dogs allowed
Opening hours
- Monday: 7:30 am – 8:00 pm
- Tuesday: 7:30 am – 8:00 pm
- Wednesday: 7:30 am – 8:00 pm
- Thursday: 7:30 am – 8:00 pm
- Friday: 7:30 am – 8:00 pm
- Saturday: 7:30 am – 8:00 pm
- Sunday: 7:30 am – 8:00 pm
- 5 · “Beautiful place to have a brief rest and escape from the sun. Lovely views and a well maintained park with…” — Lisa Wilson
- 5 · “Lovely garden easily accessible after visiting Palais des Papes. Seems to be very popular with local families (at mid-day Monday).…” — Mike Z
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Photo: Musée Angladon - Collection Jacques Doucet · via Google Maps Art museum
Musée Angladon - Collection Jacques Doucet
4.2 (616) 0.3 km from port
Paintings, drawing & sculptures by legendary artists showcased in an 18th-century mansion.
Near: The White Porcelain (46 m) · Avignon Bibliothèques - Bibliothèque Ceccano (49 m)
- Wheelchair-accessible entrance
- Good for children
- Toilets
Opening hours
- Monday: Closed
- Tuesday: 1:00 – 6:00 pm
- Wednesday: 1:00 – 6:00 pm
- Thursday: 1:00 – 6:00 pm
- Friday: 1:00 – 6:00 pm
- Saturday: 1:00 – 6:00 pm
- Sunday: 1:00 – 6:00 pm
- 5 · “Very interesting museum. The collection has some great pictures in a lovely building. The likes of Alain Derain, Pablo Picasso…” — edouard wood
- 4 · “Really interesting museum/gallery. I enjoyed learning about the life of the collector and how the art was passed on to…” — Morag Scott-Smith
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Art museum
Musée du Petit Palais
4.3 (510) 0.5 km from port
Grand 1300s bishop's residence housing works by early Renaissance masters, including Botticelli.
Near: Hôtel Mercure Pont d'Avignon Centre (89 m) · Jardin des Doms (93 m)
- Toilets
Opening hours
- Monday: Closed
- Tuesday: 10:00 am – 6:00 pm
- Wednesday: 10:00 am – 6:00 pm
- Thursday: 10:00 am – 6:00 pm
- Friday: 10:00 am – 6:00 pm
- Saturday: 10:00 am – 6:00 pm
- Sunday: 10:00 am – 6:00 pm
- 5 · “The best place for visiting 30/07/26 entrance was for free. 3 floors with amazing art! Very good bravo 🫶🏻🤍🙏🏻” — K
- 5 · “It's free museum but it's world class museum with many old masters paintings. I especially like the methods of how…” — Changster00
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Church
Basilique Saint-Pierre
4.6 (493) 0.1 km from port
Small Provençal Gothic cathedral dating to 1358, featuring carved walnut doors & interior artworks.
Near: Restaurant L'Épicerie (20 m) · Pharmacie Tarot (50 m)
- Wheelchair-accessible entrance
Opening hours
- Monday: 9:30 am – 1:00 pm, 2:30 – 5:00 pm
- Tuesday: 9:30 am – 1:00 pm, 2:30 – 5:00 pm
- Wednesday: 9:30 am – 1:00 pm, 2:30 – 5:00 pm
- Thursday: 9:30 am – 1:00 pm, 2:30 – 5:00 pm
- Friday: 9:30 am – 1:00 pm, 2:30 – 5:00 pm
- Saturday: 9:30 am – 1:00 pm, 2:30 – 5:00 pm
- Sunday: Closed
- 5 · “Beautiful place. A lot to see if you like religious artifacts” — Maxime Paquet
- 5 · “Absolutely stunning gothic basilica with incredible carved wooden doors. Building begun in 1358 and Pope Innocent VI erected it as…” — Mike Zito
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Museum
Palais du Roure
4.4 (333) 0.2 km from port
Centuries-old, Gothic-style mansion, now a museum of Provencal history, with a big bell collection.
Near: Panissain (20 m) · Jean Rian - Chaussures & accessoires (23 m)
Opening hours
- Monday: Closed
- Tuesday: 10:00 am – 6:00 pm
- Wednesday: 10:00 am – 6:00 pm
- Thursday: 10:00 am – 6:00 pm
- Friday: 10:00 am – 6:00 pm
- Saturday: 10:00 am – 6:00 pm
- Sunday: 10:00 am – 6:00 pm
- 5 · “This palace was built in 1469 and was created from a tavern and several smaller residences by Pierre Baroncelli from…” — Mike Zito
- 5 · “Avignon has several museums that you can visit at no charge. Palais du Roure is one of them. A visit…” — Georges Younes
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Tourist attraction
Petit train touristique d’Avignon
4.2 (287) 0.3 km from port
Near: Notre Dame des Doms (84 m) · Palais des Papes (88 m)
- Good for children
Opening hours
- Monday: 10:00 am – 6:00 pm
- Tuesday: 10:00 am – 6:00 pm
- Wednesday: 10:00 am – 6:00 pm
- Thursday: 10:00 am – 6:00 pm
- Friday: 10:00 am – 6:00 pm
- Saturday: 10:00 am – 6:00 pm
- Sunday: 10:00 am – 6:00 pm
- 5 · “An experience not to be missed- a very good exposition of Avignon character and offering and a very good value…” — Ariana Cela
- 5 · “Comfortable mini tourist train with excellent sound system and commentary. Good value.” — Dianne Padgham
Map of Avignon and nearby attractions
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