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Palace of the Popes, from the end of the famous, broken St. Bénezet Bridge, and from
the entrance to Fort St. André, across the river in Villeneuve-lès-Avignon.
Tours in Avignon
Walking Tours
On mid-season Mondays and Saturdays, the TI offers informative English walking tours of
Avignon, which include a visit to the Palace of the Popes (€17, discounted with Avignon
Passion Pass, April-June and Aug-Oct Mon at 10:30 and Sat at 14:30, no tours in July or
Nov-March).
Tourist Trains
The little train leaves regularly from in front of the Palace of the Popes and offers a decent
overview of the city, including the Jardin du Rochers des Doms and St. Bénezet Bridge (€7,
2/hour, 40 minutes, mid-March-mid-Oct daily 10:00-18:00, until 19:00 July-Aug, English
commentary).
Guided Excursions
SeveralminivantourcompaniesbasedinAvignonoffertransportationtodestinationsaround
Provence, including Pont du Gard (about €65-80/person for all-day tours). See “Tours of
Provence” on here (note that guide François Marcou and Imagine Tours are both based in
Avignon).
Self-Guided Walks
For a fine overview of the city, combine these two walks. “Welcome to Avignon” covers
the major sights, while “Discovering Avignon's Back Streets” leads you along the lanes less
taken, delving beyond the surface of this historic city.
▲▲▲ Welcome to Avignon
(See “Avignon” map, here .)
Before starting this walk—which connects the city's top sights—be sure to pick up the
Avignon Passion Pass at the TI, then show it when entering each attraction to receive dis-
counted admission (explained earlier, under “Tourist Information”).
• Start your tour where the Romans did, on Place de l'Horloge, in front of City Hall (Hôtel
de Ville).
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