Avignon half-day private walking tour, history, culture, markets

Discover the iconic sights of Avignon, an historic city best known for being the location the Popes fled to after leaving Rome in the 14th century. The impressive Palais des Papes – one of the Avignon's best known sites is on our list. There are so many landmark buildings to discover across the city. A well as its history Avignon has a lively, modern feel with lots of interesting boutiques and the wonderful food market, Les Halles d'Avignon. Discover the narrow streets of Rue des Teinturiers, follow the river and discover how this was once the centre of a thriving fabric dyeing industry.