Provence - Avignon

A 0.8 km walk from one side of town to the other made Avignon an easy town to navigate.

In my day-and-a-half I was able to see much of Avignon. And all that interested me. A quaint town, more modern than expected. Pedestrian streets lined with corporate retailers. With few local artists boasting their items. Perhaps it was the time of year.

January is the off-season for Provence – which made for few crowds and virtually no queues. Avignon really gets buzzing in July during the Festival d’Avignon. A festival that aims to promote the culture of France through theatre, dance, lectures, exhibits, and concerts. This, I suspect, is really quite fantastic.

There were some charming courtyards. Romantic shuttered buildings. Breath-taking views across the Rhône. Darling cafés. And a fantastic food market, Les Halles.

If you get the chance to pass through Avignon be sure to take the opportunity.