Airline Tickets to Avignon

Avignon is situated in the south of France in the very heart of the Vaucluse region. There are two places of interest which attract people from all over the world. They are: Le Palais des Papes (Popes' Palace) and Pont St Benezet.

The Palais des Papes amazes by its height and impression of its architecture that is more remarkable from outside; the famous bridge of Pont St Benezet built in the 12th century was reconstructed several times and today only 22 of its arches are original.

The town acquired its name from the Celts who called it 'the town of violent winds'. It faced floods, fires, pillaging, plague and Le Mistral (a violent, cold and northwesterly wind) but fortunately the greater part of the town remained untouched.

We may say that the town is decorated by churches, chapels and convents as the number of them is great. The cause of it is that the town used to be a residence of seven popes who were mainly interested in plotting and partying but not religion.

Due to its favorable geographical position the town and surroundings are very beautiful and colorful. Its images on River Rhone resemble magnificent paintings of Van Gogh.

Read further about Avignon in our City Guide ...

Avignon Airport, France, 141 Alleé de la Chartreuse, F-84140 Montfavet, FRANCE
Tel: +33 (0)4 90.81.51.51
Fax: +33 (0)4 90.84.17.23
Email: info@avignon.aeroport.fr