1 free self-guided walking tour, with an audio guide at every stop.
Avignon was the seat of the popes in the 14th century, leaving behind the largest Gothic palace in Europe and a tightly walled old town that still feels medieval. Our self-guided GPS walking tours guide you through the Palais des Papes, the Place de l'Horloge, and the famous bridge of the children's song.
Expert audio narration explains the Avignon Papacy, the schism that split the Catholic Church, and the artistic patronage that turned a Provençal town into a European capital. You'll understand why Avignon's UNESCO old town is one of France's richest medieval ensembles.
Perfect for independent travelers, our GPS-based cultural heritage walks let you explore Avignon's ramparts and palace courts at your own pace, finding the quiet chapels and Provençal corners that day-trippers usually miss.
Planning a walking route in Avignon? Start here. The 1 route below link the things to see in Avignon on foot, and each one takes 58 minutes. Two make a half day, four make a full-day itinerary. Every stop is on the walking map before you go, and the audio guide plays by itself when you arrive — free, no app, no booking.
In the 14th century, the papacy relocated to Avignon, building Europe's largest Gothic palace complex. Fourteenth-century defensive ramparts surround the Romanesque cathedral and fortress. Nearby, the Pont d'Avignon retains its storied missing arches.
Stops on this walk: Palais des Papes (Palais des papes d'Avignon) · Pont d'Avignon (Pont Saint-Bénézet) · Rocher des Doms · Avignon Cathedral (Notre-Dame des Doms) (Cathédrale Notre-Dame-des-Doms d'Avignon) · City Ramparts.