Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
Tourist Information
The
main TI
is between the Centre-Ville train station and the old town, at 41 Cours Jean
Jaurès (April-Oct Mon-Sat 9:00-18:00—until 19:00 in July, Sun 9:45-17:00; Nov-March
Mon-Fri 9:00-18:00, Sat 9:00-17:00, Sun 10:00-12:00; tel. 04 32 74 32 74,
www.avignon-
tourisme.com
). From April through mid-October, a branch TI office is open inside
Les
Halles market
(Fri-Sun 10:00-13:00, closed Mon-Thu). At any TI, get the helpful map. If
you're staying awhile, pick up the free
Guide Pratique
(info on bike rentals, hotels, apart-
ment rentals, events, and museums).
Sightseeing Pass:
Everyone should pick up the free
Avignon Passion Pass
(valid 15
days, for up to five family members). Get the pass stamped when you pay full price at your
first sight, and then receive reductions at the others (for example, €2 less at the Palace of the
Popesand€3lessatthePetitPalais).Thediscountsaddup—alwaysshowyourPassionPass
when buying a ticket. The pass comes with the Avignon “Passion” map and guide, which
includes several good (but tricky-to-follow) walking tours.
