La balade Au fil des rues d'antan
Immerse yourself in the history of Avignon with this stroll through the streets of yesteryear, an immersive exploration through the old quarters of the city and their hidden treasures.
Route details
Description
Starting from the Tourist Office (1), head to the Agricol Perdiguier square (2), a pleasant green space, then to the lively Place des Corps Saints (3). There you will discover the church and cloister of the Celestines (4), important heritage sites.
Continue along Rue des Lices (5), before reaching Rue des Teinturiers (6), one of Avignon's most picturesque streets with its waterwheels. Continue towards the Cordeliers Chapel (7), then the Chapel of the Grey Penitents (8).
Your route then takes you to the Maison du IV de Chiffre (9), a remarkable medieval residence, then to the Hôtel de Montaigu (10). Next, discover the Musée des Bains Pommer (11) before reaching Place Pignotte (12).
Head towards the Augustinian convent (13), then the Saint-Symphorien church (14). Continue with the Mont-de-Piété and Silk Condition Museum (15), before discovering the Hôtel Madon de Châteaublanc (16).
Continue towards the Basilica of Saint-Pierre (17), famous for its sculpted doors, then the Synagogue of Avignon (18). Next, make a stop at the covered market Les Halles (19), an emblem of local life.
The route continues towards the Conservatory of Grand Avignon (20), housed in a former cardinal's livery, then the rue du Collège de la Croix (21), lined with historic buildings.
End your walk at the Sainte-Claire chapel (22), the final stop on this route through historic Avignon.