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Residence of the Popes of the Middle Ages, Avignon has retained a unique historical atmosphere. As the home of a prestigious contemporary theatre festival and Europe's "City of Culture" in 2000, Avignon also has an eye for the avant-garde. All you need to know about Avignon >>

Avignon Tourism Office Web site
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information@ot-avignon.fr
Phone: +33 (0)4 32 74 32 74
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Hotel la Mirande
Just next to the palace of the Popes, la Mirande**** is a charming hotel in an old mansion from the 18th century with restaurant and table d’hôtes. Cooking courses with chefs in the old kitchen according to seasons.
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Collection Lambert in Avignon
This contemporary art collection displays the major trends in Minimal art, Conceptual art, Land art, paintings from the 1980’s, video and photography from the 1990’s. The collection shows works by major artists such as Cy Twombly, Sol LeWitt, Donald Judd, Niele Toroni, Jean-Michel Basquiat, Anselm Kiefer, Christian Boltanski, Nan Goldin, Douglas Gordon and Jenny Holzer.
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Holidays Special: Christmas market at the heart of the city. More >>

Festival d’Avignon
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Shopping in Avignon
Avignon is also a nice place for shopping : you will find provençal products in les Halles, or in the pedestrian area, and boutiques with famous French clothing brands or art shops through rue Joseph Vernet, St Agricol and everywhere intra muros. www.avignon-tourisme.com
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