La balade des Musées et hôtels particuliers
Explore the cultural essence of Avignon with our “Museums and Private Mansions” walking tour.
Departure from the Tourist Office for a 2-hour stroll through the heart of the city center.
Departure from the Tourist Office for a 2-hour stroll through the heart of the city center.
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A few steps to access the Saint-Agricol collegiate church from rue Saint-Agricol.
Description
Discover iconic museums and historic mansions, and immerse yourself in the art and architecture that shaped the city.
An immersive cultural experience awaits you around every corner.
Join us for an enriching exploration of Avignon's heritage.
Your route begins on Rue de la République, where each cobblestone echoes the history of this Provençal city.
Head to the Lapidary Museum, nestled in the Antiques Gallery of the Calvet Museum. Explore exceptional Greek, Roman, Gallo-Roman, and Early Christian collections, offering a journey through time through these fascinating civilizations.
Take Rue du Laboureur to reach the Angladon Museum, an artistic gem housed in a private mansion. Admire masterpieces from the 18th, 19th, and 20th centuries, testifying to the artistic splendor that has spanned the ages.
Continue your route to the Ceccano Livery, a former 14th-century cardinal's palace which has become a municipal library.
Arrive at the picturesque Place Saint-Didier and discover the Church of Saint-Didier, built in the 14th century in the Provençal Gothic style.
Cross Rue du Roi René to reach the recently renovated Hôtel Berthon de Crillon, before soaking up the atmosphere of Rue des Fourbisseurs.
The Place de l'Horloge welcomes you with its terraces and cafés, while the Maison Jean Vilar, housed in the Hôtel de Crochans dating from 1330, tells a unique cultural story.
The Opera Grand Avignon, built in the 19th century, is watched over by the imposing statues of Molière and Corneille. Explore the 19th-century Hôtel de Ville, surrounding the 14th-century Tour du Jacquemart, before strolling along Rue du Collège du Roure, bordered by the majestic Palais du Roure, formerly the Hôtel de Baroncelli-Javon.
Continue towards Rue Saint-Agricol to discover the Church of Saint-Agricol, built in the 14th century on a Roman foundation.
Immerse yourself in the charm of the Antiques Quarter along Rue Petite Fusterie, where 17th and 18th century mansions abound.
Rue Saint-Etienne No. 18, the "Balloon House," recalls the place where Joseph de Montgolfier is said to have come up with the idea for the invention of balloons. Place Crillon reveals the Ancienne Comédie, a former 18th-century theater, while Rue Joseph Vernet leads you to private mansions, boutiques, and antique shops. Explore the Chapelle de l'Oratoire, an 18th-century Baroque masterpiece, before diving into the Musée Vouland, a charming 19th-century private mansion opening onto a peaceful garden.
Rue Joseph Vernet reveals the magnificent Musée Calvet, an 18th-century mansion, followed by the Museum Requien, housed in another 18th-century mansion, dedicated to natural history and founded by Esprit Requien.
Rue Violette leads to the Lambert Collection, a contemporary art museum based on a donation from collector Yvon Lambert.
End your journey at the former Cloître Saint Louis, a group of 17th-century buildings built around a cloister. This site houses the Avignon Festival offices and hosts captivating exhibitions. Each point of interest on this walking tour offers a deep dive into history, art, and culture, making this exploration an unforgettable experience in Avignon!
An immersive cultural experience awaits you around every corner.
Join us for an enriching exploration of Avignon's heritage.
Your route begins on Rue de la République, where each cobblestone echoes the history of this Provençal city.
Head to the Lapidary Museum, nestled in the Antiques Gallery of the Calvet Museum. Explore exceptional Greek, Roman, Gallo-Roman, and Early Christian collections, offering a journey through time through these fascinating civilizations.
Take Rue du Laboureur to reach the Angladon Museum, an artistic gem housed in a private mansion. Admire masterpieces from the 18th, 19th, and 20th centuries, testifying to the artistic splendor that has spanned the ages.
Continue your route to the Ceccano Livery, a former 14th-century cardinal's palace which has become a municipal library.
Arrive at the picturesque Place Saint-Didier and discover the Church of Saint-Didier, built in the 14th century in the Provençal Gothic style.
Cross Rue du Roi René to reach the recently renovated Hôtel Berthon de Crillon, before soaking up the atmosphere of Rue des Fourbisseurs.
The Place de l'Horloge welcomes you with its terraces and cafés, while the Maison Jean Vilar, housed in the Hôtel de Crochans dating from 1330, tells a unique cultural story.
The Opera Grand Avignon, built in the 19th century, is watched over by the imposing statues of Molière and Corneille. Explore the 19th-century Hôtel de Ville, surrounding the 14th-century Tour du Jacquemart, before strolling along Rue du Collège du Roure, bordered by the majestic Palais du Roure, formerly the Hôtel de Baroncelli-Javon.
Continue towards Rue Saint-Agricol to discover the Church of Saint-Agricol, built in the 14th century on a Roman foundation.
Immerse yourself in the charm of the Antiques Quarter along Rue Petite Fusterie, where 17th and 18th century mansions abound.
Rue Saint-Etienne No. 18, the "Balloon House," recalls the place where Joseph de Montgolfier is said to have come up with the idea for the invention of balloons. Place Crillon reveals the Ancienne Comédie, a former 18th-century theater, while Rue Joseph Vernet leads you to private mansions, boutiques, and antique shops. Explore the Chapelle de l'Oratoire, an 18th-century Baroque masterpiece, before diving into the Musée Vouland, a charming 19th-century private mansion opening onto a peaceful garden.
Rue Joseph Vernet reveals the magnificent Musée Calvet, an 18th-century mansion, followed by the Museum Requien, housed in another 18th-century mansion, dedicated to natural history and founded by Esprit Requien.
Rue Violette leads to the Lambert Collection, a contemporary art museum based on a donation from collector Yvon Lambert.
End your journey at the former Cloître Saint Louis, a group of 17th-century buildings built around a cloister. This site houses the Avignon Festival offices and hosts captivating exhibitions. Each point of interest on this walking tour offers a deep dive into history, art, and culture, making this exploration an unforgettable experience in Avignon!
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