A city of history and the capital of Provence, Avignon does not leave anyone indifferent. In addition to the prestigious Palais des Papes, the famous Pont d'Avignon and the still intact ramparts that surround the city, the latter is full of treasures to be discovered along the streets.
European city of culture in 2000, Avignon vibrates to the rhythm of its cultural activities: opera, permanent theatres, associations and clubs offer music, theatre and dance performances all year round. Major events punctuate the seasons: Cheval Passion in January, the Hivernales de la danse in February, Alterarosa at the Palais des Papes in May... And of course, the summer exhibitions at the Palais des Papes, without forgetting the unmissable Avignon Festival!
Avignon, a pontifical land, has been a hotbed of the arts since the Middle Ages: the popes hired many artists to decorate the city and the churches, the most illustrious of whom are Matteo Giovanetti and Simone Martini.
In the 17th and 18th centuries, the city prospered and produced painters such as Nicolas Mignard and Joseph Vernet. It became a cultural epicentre in the 19th century with men of science and letters such as Jean-Henri Fabre, Esprit and the cradle of the Félibrige with the poets Frédéric Mistral and Théodore Aubanel...
It is also the city of Henri Bosco, and the one where in 1947 Jean Vilar founded the Avignon Theatre Festival, which today represents one of the most important festivals of creative theatre in the world.
To find out all about what's going on in Avignon, its major events and its not-to-be-missed events. Tourism information website : www.ot-avignon.fr
If you want to spend your holidays in Provence, let yourself be tempted by our charming hotel located on the mythical Mont Ventoux road in Malaucène. Not far from Avignon, about 40 minutes by car, Malaucène is a Provencal village at the foot of the Giant of Provence, ideally placed to visit the Haut Vaucluse. A lively village in the summer, there are many activities available to you in the area. The Ventoux Provence hotel and its wooded park with swimming pool will delight your holidays.