Avignon and its environs
Food scene
Brunch is in a fabulous setting and the offerings are copious and delicious here.
8 locals recommend
Le Cloitre Saint Louis
20 Rue du Portail BoquierBrunch is in a fabulous setting and the offerings are copious and delicious here.
Restaurant Fou de Fafa
17 Rue Des Trois FauconsImaginative offerings and run by a delightful couple.
Vezzo Pizza
69 Rue Guillaume PuyBest pizza in Avignon, according to the locals.
Coeur d'Artichaut
6 Pl. de la PrincipaleNice casual pace with healthier food and imaginative offerings.
Hygge
25 Pl. des CarmesReliably healthy food options in a lovely square close to the Duplex.
One of the few spaces with an amazing view of the Papal Palace and City walls located on the island on the Rhone river.
99 locals recommend
Restaurant Le Bercail
162 Chem. des CanotiersOne of the few spaces with an amazing view of the Papal Palace and City walls located on the island on the Rhone river.
Fine dining in a charming location just outside of Avignon in the countryside.
34 locals recommend
La Maison de Celou
5 Rue Saint-JoinFine dining in a charming location just outside of Avignon in the countryside.
Delightful staff and a pleasant patio makes this a consistent choice. (Their Accras de Morue are heavenly.)
7 locals recommend
La Tonnelle
15 Av. Jules FerryDelightful staff and a pleasant patio makes this a consistent choice. (Their Accras de Morue are heavenly.)
My favorite spot for lunch..... delightful staff, incredible pizza and other offerings and the location is divine.
Hôtel Restaurant du Parc - Logis De France
Rue des BourgadesMy favorite spot for lunch..... delightful staff, incredible pizza and other offerings and the location is divine.
Sightseeing
Gordes
One of most beautiful vistas in the entirety of France and the Luberon.
Likely one of the reasons you're visiting.... its interactive tour is fun and informative. IF in a rush, skip the lower level and head to the upper levels.
926 locals recommend
Palace of the Popes
Place du PalaisLikely one of the reasons you're visiting.... its interactive tour is fun and informative. IF in a rush, skip the lower level and head to the upper levels.
Charming village set along a pristine riverbank with a fascinating history.
523 locals recommend
Fontaine-de-Vaucluse
Charming village set along a pristine riverbank with a fascinating history.
Sometimes called the Sedona of France, this is one of my favorite spots to visit in the Luberon.
465 locals recommend
Roussillon
Sometimes called the Sedona of France, this is one of my favorite spots to visit in the Luberon.
Unforgettable exhibits of master artists (currently Van Gogh) set to music in a delightfully cool underground stone quarry.
393 locals recommend
Quarries of Light
Route de MaillaneUnforgettable exhibits of master artists (currently Van Gogh) set to music in a delightfully cool underground stone quarry.
A must-see for visitors interested in Provence's Roman past as well as for its Van Gogh connection.
531 locals recommend
Arles
A must-see for visitors interested in Provence's Roman past as well as for its Van Gogh connection.
Absolutely worth a visit but be mindful to check the schedule for guided visit times as these are limited.
189 locals recommend
Abbaye Notre-Dame de Senanque
Absolutely worth a visit but be mindful to check the schedule for guided visit times as these are limited.
L'Isle-sur-la-Sorgue
Famous for its (expensive) antiques and weekend markets.
Avignon Shopping
Aline Géhant Chocolatier
15 Rue Des Trois FauconsAmazing chocolate and wonderful gifts.