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Things to do in Avignon

Sightseeing

Pont St Bénezet (St Bénezet Bridge)

'Sur le pont d'Avignon on y danse, on y danse ...' - the melody of the 19th-century song still draws visitors to the famed bridge that is...

Pont St Bénezet (St Bénezet Bridge)

'Sur le pont d'Avignon on y danse, on y danse ...' - the melody of the 19th-century song still draws visitors to the famed bridge that is...


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Shopping

The main shopping street is rue de la République, which is home to Monoprix department store, FNAC and others. Chic boutiques line rue Joseph-Vernet, which runs...

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Events

February
13
Les Hivernales d'Avignon

Festival of contemporary dance.

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June
18
Avignon Film Festival

Independent French-American cinema festival.

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