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Cruises to Avignon

133 Reviews
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About Cruising to Avignon

Anyone who visits Avignon will quickly see why it's such a raved-about port on France cruise itineraries. Nestled in the heart of France's Provence region, the small city is quaint and intimate, with a chic vibe. You'll find stone buildings with pastel-colored shutters, boutique shops and hotels, and lively little squares -- including Place de L'Horloge, a roughly 10-minute walk from the pier. It literally feels as if you've stepped foot inside a postcard from the South of France.

Looks aside, the "City of Popes" is rich in Roman Catholic history. Between 1309 to 1377, popes lived in Avignon instead of Rome, due to unstable political conditions at the time. Avignon is home to the Palais des Papes (Palace of the Popes), the largest gothic palace in the world, and adjacent Notre-Dame des Doms Cathedral (known as the Avignon Cathedral).

Avignon is also conveniently located about an hour outside Marseille (which has the nearest, major international airport). This makes it a prime embarkation and disembarkation point for a number of river cruise lines. Heading there in July? Try to plan for a glimpse of the annual Festival d'Avignon, one of the biggest performing arts festivals in the world.

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Viking Delling

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Lyon & Provence

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Burgundy & Provence

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Avalon Poetry II

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Active & Discovery On The Rhône

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Colors Of Provence

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Colors Of Provence

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Colors Of Provence

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Grand France

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France's Finest

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Burgundy & Provence For Wine Lovers

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Paris To Nice & Sensations Of Lyon And Provence

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More about Avignon

Why Cruise to Avignon?

Pros:

Avignon is home to the Palais des Papes (Palace of the Popes), the largest Gothic palace in the world

Cons:

Swindlers have been known to lurk outside the palace, targeting tourists entering and leaving

Bottom Line:

Once in Avignon, you'll feel like you've stepped foot inside a postcard from the South of France

Currency & Best Way to Get Money?

The official currency is the euro. ATMs are scattered all over the city; you can most easily find them in the squares. For up-to-date currency exchange rates, visit www.xe.com.

Language?

French is the official language.


Avignon Cruise Reviews
We spent most of our time in the Avignon port since the lock & dam was closed above Avignon and below Lyon preventing us from most of our scheduled spots. Our dock was right by the Pope's Palace and an easy walk acrRead More
ABI1
Tour operator cancelled the all day Provence Lavender field tour which created a big disappointment. Viking arranged basically a taxi to take us but it was not that good of a substitute. Avignon itself is a lovelyRead More
Mamamona1
I had always wanted to visit Avignon with its rich history, especially relating to the time of the two popes. Our guide was knowledgeable and easy to understand. We did not go inside the Palais de les Popes which wRead More
YogaGodess
Visited the Papal PalaceRead More
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