WHAT TO SEE
• Palais des Papes, residence of the popes in the 14th Century
• The mansions, cardinal houses and typical streets of the old town
• The Saint Bénezet bridge viewed from Doms Gardens or Barthelasse Island
• The Lambert contemporary art collection housed in two 18th Century mansions
• Angladon Museum with masterpieces by Van Gogh, Degas, Sisley, Picasso
WHAT TO DO
• Meet the locals at "Les Halles" covered market
• Shop at "Les Fabricateurs" local textile, home decor, jewels, galleries and designers stores
• Stroll on Barthelasse Island, the biggest river island on the Rhône
• Have a glass of wine at brand new Carré du Palais bistro and wine bar
• The July theatre festival or one of the other festivals happening all year round
WHAT TO TASTE
• Côtes du Rhônes wine, Avignon is its capital
• Provençal cuisine in one of the many restaurants listed in the Michelin or Gault & Millau guide
• Papalines chocolates with pink sugar and oregano liqueur
• Provençal fruits and vegetables at local restaurants or from the market
• Chocolates by Aline Géhant made with thyme or lavender
WHAT TO BRING BACK
• Côtes du Rhône wines, available in shops, at Les Halles or from a winery
• Lavender products like perfume, soaps, pillows or fine lavender
• Olive oil from a mill, such as Maison Bronzini in Villeneuve les Avignon
• A unique piece of local handicraft from Les Fabricateurs
• Liqueurs from Manguin Distillery on Barthelasse island
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