Avignon Food Tour – Culinary Experience in the Old Town
4,9 (321)3h30Avignon, France
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HikingHistoricalCulture
Guided tour of the Historic Center of Avignon
4.5(8 reviews)Avignon, France
3hDurationEnglishOffered inMobile ticketTicketNot includedPickupEasyLevel
About this experience
Participants will explore the Historic Center of Avignon, focusing on the unique blend of classical French art and the Avignon Gothic style. This tour is suitable for those interested in history, architecture, and culture, particularly in the context of Slow tourism. The experience includes insights from a local guide who will provide knowledge and anecdotes about the sites visited. Travelers should note that the focus is on historical and cultural heritage, and it may not suit those looking for a fast-paced experience.
Itinerary
1
Temple Saint Martial
The Temple Saint-Martial, a vestige of the Benedictine monastery of Cluny, is the ideal starting point for the guided tour. (Presentation, the illustrious, history of the 14th century)
2
Rue Des Teinturiers
The Sorgue canal and the rue des Teinturiers remind us of the glorious past of the textile industry of the entire district. (Les Cordeliers, Provençal printed fabrics)
3
Avignon Les Halles
Discovery of the market halls, an emblematic place, of its local products.
4
Collegiale Saint-Didier
The Saint-Didier collegiate church takes us back in time with its impressive quadrangular bell tower. (Southern Gothic art, tales and legends)
5
Musee Lapidaire
A few steps from the Tourist Office, the Jesuit chapel (Lapidary Museum), decorated with a remarkable Italian-inspired frontispiece. (Architects, baroque art)
6
Musee Calvet
A magnificent example of a private mansion, the work of the most renowned Avignon architect of the 18th century, Jean Batiste Franque. (Avignon painters, classical French art)
7
Office De Tourisme D'Avignon
End of the tour, recommendations.
What's included / not included
Coffee and tea
Private transportationLunch
Additional information
Accessibility and comfort
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Traveller reviews
4.58 reviews
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