About Avignon

Your perfect vacation begins at an Avignon bed and breakfast or chambre d’hote. The beautiful town of Avignon is located in the Provence-Alpes-Cote d’Azur region of France, and it is well known as the home of many medieval popes. The region is alive with history, and your bed and breakfast or chambre d’hote is your home base for a historical adventure you will never forget. From your gite de charme you can head out to the Palais des Papes, which is a palatial estate, built in 1316 by Pope John XXII. The Palais des Papes acted as home to many popes throughout the 14th century, and took over 50 years to build. From your bed and breakfast or chambre d’hote you can also take in the many gothic churches that has made Avignon an architectural wonder. Your bed and breakfast or chambre d’hote may even be near one of the beautiful 14th century ramparts that were also built by the Catholic popes as a fortification against outside invaders. They stand as well-preserved reminders of how a medieval fortress was constructed. From your bed and breakfast or chambre d’hote you may even be able to walk over to the beautiful Hotel de Ville, another architectural wonder and the town’s city hall. You may want to plan your trip around the annual Avignon Festival, which is a world famous arts festival that has been taking place in Avignon since 1947.