{"id":24507,"date":"2026-07-24T09:26:19","date_gmt":"2026-07-24T09:26:19","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/provencetourguide.com\/?p=24507"},"modified":"2026-07-24T09:46:29","modified_gmt":"2026-07-24T09:46:29","slug":"things-to-do-in-avignon-2","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/provencetourguide.com\/en\/things-to-do-in-avignon-2\/","title":{"rendered":"Things to do in Avignon : What is the town famous for?"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-post\" data-elementor-id=\"24507\" class=\"elementor elementor-24507\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-cbb20c4 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"cbb20c4\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-22301aa\" data-id=\"22301aa\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-f67bf85 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"f67bf85\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Things to do in Avignon : What is this town known for<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-b473d49 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"b473d49\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-ed7ad28\" data-id=\"ed7ad28\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-10c7fa2 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"10c7fa2\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\" data-start=\"26\" data-end=\"411\">Avignon is one of France&#8217;s most historically significant cities, best known as the <strong data-start=\"109\" data-end=\"133\">&#8220;City of the Popes.&#8221;<\/strong> During the 14th century, it served as the seat of the Catholic Church, when <strong data-start=\"210\" data-end=\"236\">seven successive popes<\/strong> ruled from Avignon instead of Rome between <strong data-start=\"280\" data-end=\"297\">1309 and 1377<\/strong>. This period transformed the city into one of Europe&#8217;s most important political, religious and cultural capitals.<\/p><p data-start=\"413\" data-end=\"852\">Today, Avignon is a <strong data-start=\"433\" data-end=\"463\">UNESCO World Heritage Site<\/strong>, renowned for its magnificent medieval architecture, remarkably preserved city walls and vibrant Proven\u00e7al atmosphere. Visitors come to admire the immense <strong data-start=\"619\" data-end=\"661\">Palais des Papes (Palace of the Popes)<\/strong>, Europe&#8217;s largest Gothic palace, stroll through charming cobbled streets, and visit the iconic <strong data-start=\"757\" data-end=\"796\">Pont Saint-B\u00e9n\u00e9zet (Pont d&#8217;Avignon)<\/strong> made famous by the French song <em data-start=\"828\" data-end=\"851\">Sur le Pont d&#8217;Avignon<\/em>.<\/p><p data-start=\"854\" data-end=\"1089\">Beyond its history, Avignon is also celebrated for its lively caf\u00e9s, bustling markets, excellent restaurants and the internationally renowned <strong data-start=\"996\" data-end=\"1018\">Festival d&#8217;Avignon<\/strong>, one of the world&#8217;s largest performing arts festivals held every July.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-1fccb08 elementor-widget elementor-widget-rt-product-carousel\" data-id=\"1fccb08\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"rt-product-carousel.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"rt-el-product-carousel rtin-style-1\">\t\r\n\t\t\t<div class=\"rt-sec-title-area-2 section-heading\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"rtin-sec-title section-title\">Book your Excursion !<\/h3>\r\n\t\t\t\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"section-subtitle section-subtitle\">The best of Avignon<\/div>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"rtin-items owl-theme owl-custom-nav-top owl-carousel rt-owl-carousel\" data-carousel-options=\"{&quot;nav&quot;:true,&quot;dots&quot;:false,&quot;navText&quot;:[&quot;&lt;i class=&#039;fa fa-chevron-left&#039;&gt;&lt;\\\/i&gt;&quot;,&quot;&lt;i class=&#039;fa fa-chevron-right&#039;&gt;&lt;\\\/i&gt;&quot;],&quot;autoplay&quot;:true,&quot;autoplayTimeout&quot;:&quot;5000&quot;,&quot;autoplaySpeed&quot;:200,&quot;autoplayHoverPause&quot;:true,&quot;loop&quot;:true,&quot;margin&quot;:30,&quot;responsive&quot;:{&quot;0&quot;:{&quot;items&quot;:&quot;1&quot;},&quot;480&quot;:{&quot;items&quot;:&quot;2&quot;},&quot;768&quot;:{&quot;items&quot;:&quot;3&quot;},&quot;992&quot;:{&quot;items&quot;:&quot;4&quot;},&quot;1200&quot;:{&quot;items&quot;:&quot;4&quot;}}}\">\r\n\t\t\t<div class=\"rt-product-block rt-product-block-1\">\r\n\t<div class=\"rtin-thumb-wrapper\">\r\n\t\t<div class=\"rtin-thumb\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"rt-slick-slider\" data-slick=\"{&quot;slidesToShow&quot;:1,&quot;prevArrow&quot;:&quot;&lt;button type=\\&quot;button\\&quot; 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Built between <strong data-start=\"213\" data-end=\"230\">1335 and 1352<\/strong>, it served as the residence of the Popes during the period when the papacy moved from Rome to Avignon. For almost 70 years, seven successive popes ruled the Catholic Church from this magnificent fortress-palace, making Avignon one of the most influential cities in medieval Europe.<\/p><p data-start=\"514\" data-end=\"963\">Covering more than <strong data-start=\"533\" data-end=\"557\">15,000 square metres<\/strong>, the palace combines the strength of a military fortress with the elegance of a royal residence. Visitors can explore grand ceremonial halls, richly decorated chapels, papal apartments, audience chambers, kitchens, cloisters, and defensive towers. Many rooms still feature remarkable 14th-century frescoes painted by the Italian artist Matteo Giovannetti, offering a rare glimpse into medieval court life.<\/p><p data-start=\"965\" data-end=\"1257\">Today, the Palais des Papes is recognised as a <strong data-start=\"1012\" data-end=\"1042\">UNESCO World Heritage Site<\/strong> and welcomes hundreds of thousands of visitors each year. It is also one of the main venues during the world-famous <strong data-start=\"1159\" data-end=\"1181\">Festival d&#8217;Avignon<\/strong>, where its impressive Cour d&#8217;Honneur courtyard becomes an open-air theatre.<\/p><p data-start=\"965\" data-end=\"1257\">Visiting with a private guide helps bring the palace&#8217;s fascinating history to life, revealing stories of powerful popes, political intrigue, religious conflicts, and medieval architecture that are easily missed when exploring independently.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-d28ef61 elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"d28ef61\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"681\" src=\"https:\/\/provencetourguide.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/eric_sicard-avignon-266264_1920-1024x681.jpg\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-image-24497 wp-post-image\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/provencetourguide.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/eric_sicard-avignon-266264_1920-1024x681.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/provencetourguide.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/eric_sicard-avignon-266264_1920-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/provencetourguide.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/eric_sicard-avignon-266264_1920-768x511.jpg 768w, https:\/\/provencetourguide.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/eric_sicard-avignon-266264_1920-1536x1021.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/provencetourguide.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/eric_sicard-avignon-266264_1920-18x12.jpg 18w, https:\/\/provencetourguide.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/eric_sicard-avignon-266264_1920-36x24.jpg 36w, https:\/\/provencetourguide.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/eric_sicard-avignon-266264_1920-54x36.jpg 54w, https:\/\/provencetourguide.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/eric_sicard-avignon-266264_1920-72x48.jpg 72w, https:\/\/provencetourguide.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/eric_sicard-avignon-266264_1920-570x379.jpg 570w, https:\/\/provencetourguide.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/eric_sicard-avignon-266264_1920-64x43.jpg 64w, https:\/\/provencetourguide.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/eric_sicard-avignon-266264_1920.jpg 1600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-2d79427 elementor-widget elementor-widget-spacer\" data-id=\"2d79427\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"spacer.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-spacer\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-spacer-inner\"><\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-3a23173 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"3a23173\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Place de l'Horloge<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-28d26c9 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"28d26c9\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\" data-start=\"1498\" data-end=\"1898\"><strong data-start=\"1498\" data-end=\"1520\">Place de l&#8217;Horloge<\/strong> is the vibrant heart of Avignon and one of the city&#8217;s most popular gathering places. Surrounded by elegant historic buildings, bustling caf\u00e9s, restaurants, and leafy plane trees, the square has been the social centre of Avignon for centuries. Its name comes from the medieval clock tower that still dominates the square alongside the magnificent <strong data-start=\"1867\" data-end=\"1897\">H\u00f4tel de Ville (Town Hall)<\/strong>.<\/p><p data-start=\"1900\" data-end=\"2326\">Throughout the day, Place de l&#8217;Horloge buzzes with life as locals and visitors relax on caf\u00e9 terraces, browse nearby shops, or simply enjoy the lively Proven\u00e7al atmosphere. Street performers, musicians, and artists often entertain crowds, especially during the famous <strong data-start=\"2168\" data-end=\"2190\">Festival d&#8217;Avignon<\/strong>, when the square transforms into an open-air stage filled with performers, theatre companies, and festival-goers from around the world.<\/p><p data-start=\"2328\" data-end=\"2662\">The square is also an excellent starting point for exploring Avignon&#8217;s narrow medieval streets, with many of the city&#8217;s main attractions\u2014including the Palais des Papes\u2014just a short walk away. Historic fa\u00e7ades, charming architecture, and shaded terraces make it one of the best places to pause and experience everyday life in the city.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-c9e36ba elementor-widget elementor-widget-html\" data-id=\"c9e36ba\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"html.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/tourguide-france.com\/product-category\/provence-alps-french-riviera\/avignon-tour\/\" style=\"display:inline-block;\r\n          background-color:#E65100;\r\n          color:#FFFFFF;\r\n          font-weight:bold;\r\n          padding:12px 24px;\r\n          border-radius:25px;\r\n          text-decoration:none;\r\n          font-family:Arial, sans-serif;\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">\r\n  Book your Private Guide in Avignon\r\n<\/a>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-4c3dcb6 elementor-widget elementor-widget-spacer\" data-id=\"4c3dcb6\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"spacer.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-spacer\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-spacer-inner\"><\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-2a78589 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"2a78589\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Pont Saint-B\u00e9n\u00e9zet (Pont d'Avignon)<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-409ac88 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"409ac88\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\" data-start=\"60\" data-end=\"473\">The <strong data-start=\"64\" data-end=\"86\">Pont Saint-B\u00e9n\u00e9zet<\/strong>, better known as the <strong data-start=\"108\" data-end=\"126\">Pont d&#8217;Avignon<\/strong>, is one of France&#8217;s most iconic landmarks and a symbol of the city. Built in the <strong data-start=\"208\" data-end=\"224\">12th century<\/strong>, the bridge originally stretched nearly 900 metres across the Rh\u00f4ne River with <strong data-start=\"304\" data-end=\"317\">22 arches<\/strong>, linking Avignon to Villeneuve-l\u00e8s-Avignon. However, repeated floods damaged the structure over the centuries, leaving just <strong data-start=\"442\" data-end=\"457\">four arches<\/strong> standing today.<\/p><p data-start=\"475\" data-end=\"853\">The bridge is closely associated with the famous French song <strong data-start=\"536\" data-end=\"564\">&#8220;Sur le Pont d&#8217;Avignon,&#8221;<\/strong> known around the world. Visitors can walk along the preserved section while enjoying spectacular views of the Rh\u00f4ne River, the Palais des Papes, and the city skyline. Halfway across stands the beautiful <strong data-start=\"768\" data-end=\"796\">Chapel of Saint Nicholas<\/strong>, dedicated to the patron saint of boatmen and fishermen.<\/p><p data-start=\"855\" data-end=\"1231\">A UNESCO World Heritage Site, the Pont Saint-B\u00e9n\u00e9zet offers far more than a photo opportunity. It tells the story of medieval engineering, trade, and the importance of the Rh\u00f4ne as one of Europe&#8217;s major transport routes. 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https:\/\/provencetourguide.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/memorycatcher-bridge-1005571_1920.jpg 1600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-6cb064d elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"6cb064d\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-5f432d0\" data-id=\"5f432d0\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-935b577 elementor-widget 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class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-2bb0feb elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"2bb0feb\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Les Halles Market<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-537daa5 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"537daa5\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-052e558\" data-id=\"052e558\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-b6798de elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"b6798de\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\" data-start=\"2990\" data-end=\"3437\"><strong data-start=\"2990\" data-end=\"3014\">Les Halles d&#8217;Avignon<\/strong> is the city&#8217;s premier covered food market and one of the best places to experience authentic Proven\u00e7al cuisine and local culture. Located just a few minutes from the Palais des Papes, the market is home to around <strong data-start=\"3228\" data-end=\"3253\">40 specialist traders<\/strong> selling the finest regional produce, including fresh fruit and vegetables, artisan cheeses, cured meats, seafood, olives, herbs, pastries, wines, and traditional Proven\u00e7al delicacies.<\/p><p data-start=\"3439\" data-end=\"3772\">One of the market&#8217;s most striking features is its spectacular <strong data-start=\"3501\" data-end=\"3520\">vertical garden<\/strong>, a living wall covered with hundreds of plants that has become an architectural landmark in its own right. Inside, visitors are greeted by colourful displays, tempting aromas, and passionate local producers eager to share their knowledge and products.<\/p><p data-start=\"3774\" data-end=\"4128\">Les Halles is much more than a place to shop. It is a celebration of Proven\u00e7al gastronomy, where chefs, residents, and visitors come together to discover seasonal ingredients and regional specialities. Throughout the year, the market also hosts cooking demonstrations, tastings, and culinary events showcasing the rich food traditions of southern France.<\/p><p data-start=\"3774\" data-end=\"4128\">Visiting with a private guide allows you to meet trusted local vendors, learn about regional products, sample authentic flavours, and discover hidden culinary gems you might otherwise miss. For food lovers, Les Halles offers one of the most memorable and delicious experiences in Avignon.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-8df4ca3 elementor-widget elementor-widget-google_maps\" data-id=\"8df4ca3\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"google_maps.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-custom-embed\">\n\t\t\t<iframe loading=\"lazy\"\n\t\t\t\t\tsrc=\"https:\/\/maps.google.com\/maps?q=Les%20halles%20market%20avignon&#038;t=m&#038;z=10&#038;output=embed&#038;iwloc=near\"\n\t\t\t\t\ttitle=\"Les halles market avignon\"\n\t\t\t\t\taria-label=\"Les halles market avignon\"\n\t\t\t><\/iframe>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-791c351 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"791c351\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-df7c5c6\" data-id=\"df7c5c6\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-cf9e860 elementor-widget elementor-widget-html\" data-id=\"cf9e860\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"html.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/provencetourguide.com\/visit-avignon-with-a-private-guide\/\" style=\"display:inline-block;\r\n          background-color:#E65100;\r\n          color:#FFFFFF;\r\n          font-weight:bold;\r\n          padding:12px 24px;\r\n          border-radius:25px;\r\n          text-decoration:none;\r\n          font-family:Arial, sans-serif;\">\r\n  Why visit Avignon with a private guide?\r\n<\/a>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Things to do in Avignon : What is this town known for Avignon is one of France&#8217;s most historically significant cities, best known as the &#8220;City of the Popes.&#8221; During the 14th century, it served as the seat of the Catholic Church, when seven successive popes ruled from Avignon instead of Rome between 1309 and &#8230;<\/p>","protected":false},"author":3126,"featured_media":24508,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[169,220,236,170],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-24507","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-the-best-of-france-and-its-regions","category-provence-alpes-cote-azur","category-provence-alpes-cote-azur-votre-guide-un-professionnel-investi","category-your-guide-a-committed-professional"],"menu_order":0,"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/provencetourguide.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/24507","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/provencetourguide.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/provencetourguide.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/provencetourguide.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/3126"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/provencetourguide.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=24507"}],"version-history":[{"count":5,"href":"https:\/\/provencetourguide.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/24507\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":24515,"href":"https:\/\/provencetourguide.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/24507\/revisions\/24515"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/provencetourguide.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/24508"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/provencetourguide.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=24507"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/provencetourguide.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=24507"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/provencetourguide.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=24507"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}