About Vacation Rentals in Avignon

Avignon, France, is located in the Provence region and close to the Languedoc border, is like any other town in France, rich in culture and heritage. Avignon is a walled city and a model of medieval architecture situated on the banks of the Rhone River. It is a city blessed with magnificent scenery, quiet little streets lined with sidewalk cafes, open squares with excellent restaurants that reflect the legendary French cuisine. The town has enough historical and cultural attractions to keep a vacationer engaged. Except for the legendary, though infrequent, Le Mistral winds, Avignon's moderate climate makes it an ideal place to choose your French vacation home.

Palais de Papes or the Popes' Palace is the biggest Gothic palace in all of Europe. The popes made Avignon their base as they fled Rome because of the volatile situation in Rome. The palace was built  between 1335 and 1364. This architectural wonder overlooks the city and the Rhone river. Visitors to the palace can see over 20 rooms especially, the Pope’s private chambers. You will also get to see the frescoes painted by Matteo Giovannetti, the renowned Italian artist. 

Musée Lapidaire is where history buffs and art lovers throng on their vacation. This former 17th century church houses an interesting collection of Gallo-Roman sculptures, and a vast collection of Greek, Roman, Etruscan, and Egyptian works. The exhibits follow the history of the various civilizations flourished in the Provence region. There is also a large number of sarcophagi and funeral art on display. If you are a connoiseur of modern art, then you should visit the Musée d'Art Contemporain. This museum houses a collection of modern art on permanent loan from an Avignon citizen. Over 350 works display every major movement of the modern era. Some of the artists represented are Robert Ryan, Brice Marden, Carl Andre, Gordon Matta-Clark, Anselm Kieffer, Christian Boltanski, Andreas Serrano, and Douglas Gordon.

Visit Notre-Dame des Doms, a cathedral near the Palais de Papes. Hire a car and drive to Vaison-la-Romaine, a village close to the city, famous for its open air market. Shopping fans will always get that special antique to remind them of their visit in Provence. The place is also famous for the quality of its fabrics. Or head to Gordes, which lies atop the Vaucluse Plateau, for an incredible view of both the Sorgue and Calavon Rivers.