Things to do in Avignon this weekThursday 15 October

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Avignon: walking tour of the must-see sights and secret gems

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(French above) The Avignon tour I offer you is a charming walk through the historic heart of the city. We will discover the must-see places: the extraordinary Palace of t

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Happening now in Avignon

Visiting Avignon?Add your dates and this page leads with what’s on while you’re here.

Sun's out in Avignon

23°C and dry today: get outside

FreeAvignon: walking tour of the must-see sights and secret gemsDaily · 2 hrs · ★ 5 on GuruWalk Beer GardenCentre historique

FreeEnchanting Avignon: History and Legend (by a Certified Guide Conférencière)Daily · 1.8 hrs · ★ 4.8 on GuruWalk

FreeSecrets of Medieval Avignon, FranceDaily · 1.3 hr · ★ 3.8 on GuruWalk

lavender fields of ProvenceAny time · From €2

Tonight in Avignon

Free6pmLa nocturne du musée du Petit Palais: Murder Party en ItalieThu 15 October, 6pm · Musée du Petit Palais Free8pmLe Jeudi Comedy ClubThu 15 October, 8pm · Théâtre de l'Observance FreeTonight(Dé)jouer les mondesThu 15 October · Le Grenier à sel TonightFestival Fusée FrancophoneThu 15 October · Théâtre des Doms TonightRecollections: Richard Tuttle and Richard LongThu 15 October · Collection Lambert · From €12 TonightRelatum – Lee Ufan au Palais des PapesThu 15 October · Palais des Papes · From €16 FreeTonightYvon Taillandier – Exposition du centenaire 1926-2026Thu 15 October · Hôtel de Ville

Food: where locals eat

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Local favourites in Avignon

Les Halles d'AvignonCentre historique · $Hiély-LucullusCentre historique · $$$$Le BercailÎle de la Barthelasse · $$La BodeguitaCentre · $$

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Bars, live music and nights out

Fri 8pmJulien Clerc – Une vieFri 16 October, 8pm · Confluence Spectacles · From €67 Fri 8:30pmFrangesFri 16 October, 8:30pm · AJMi Jazz Club · From €18 Sat 8pmConcert de Walid Ben SelimSat 17 October, 8pm · L'Autre Scène · From €10 Wed 7pmK-Pop Hunter ExperienceWed 21 October, 7pm · Confluence Spectacles · From €30 VinotageRhône riverbank AJMi Jazz ClubCentre historique L'ExploCentre historique

Tours & day trips

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Pont du Gard8 hrs · Self-drive from Avignon Carrières des Lumières, Les Baux-de-Provence4 hrs · Self-drive from Avignon Théâtre antique d'Orange2.5 hrs · Self-drive or train from Avignon

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Parks, beaches, walks and hikes around Avignon

FreeAvignon to Barthelasse Island bike loop14 km · about 54 min

Avignon: what's on, answered

What's on in Avignon this weekend?

This weekend (17 October and 18 October) there is 1 event listed in Avignon, including Concert de Walid Ben Selim. Free walking tours run every day too.

Are there free things to do in Avignon?

Yes: 3 free walking tours (tip-based, booked through GuruWalk) and 6 free events this week.

What tours can I do in Avignon?

There are 3 tours and day trips to book, including Pont du Gard and Carrières des Lumières, Les Baux-de-Provence and 1 self-guided walking tour you can start on your phone at any time, from FreeGuides Tours.

Where should I eat in Avignon?

Local favourites include Les Halles d'Avignon, Hiély-Lucullus, Le Bercail and La Bodeguita, and for a drink, Vinotage and AJMi Jazz Club.

Where can I go hiking near Avignon?

Walking and hiking routes within 30 km of Avignon include Avignon to Barthelasse Island bike loop.

How is this page put together?

It covers 15–22 October and is refreshed several times a day from FreeGuides' own weekly research of Avignon, booking partners and self-guided tours from tours.freeguides.com. Times and prices come from each organiser, so check before you go.

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