The Greater Avignon

Avignon, historic City of the Popes, prefecture of the Vaucluse department is today at the heart of Greater Avignon, an urban area that extends beyond the perimeter of the eponymous Community of Communes. This territory includes 56 communes in the three departments of Vaucluse, Bouches-du-Rhône and Gard to form a catchment area of ​​approximately 400 inhabitants.

Avignon on the Paris, Lyon, Marseille axis is served by a strategic road and motorway network: A7, A9 and historic Nationale 7. In addition to the city centre station, the new Avignon-Confluences station is mainly dedicated to the TGV Méditerranée line.

Avignon North Le Pontet

Fasthôtel welcomes you to its hotel located in Le Pontet at the Avignon Nord exit on the A7 motorway. A river port, Le Pontet is an attractive town, close to both the city centre and the Pont d'Avignon served by public transport, 7 km from the airport and 10 km from the Avignon TGV station. Le Pontet benefits from an economic dynamic around its activity zones at the gates of Avignon. Large industrial companies from the Avignon employment area are located in the town, such as SEPR, Société Européenne Produits Réfractaires or Campbell France in the food industry.

The Château de Fargues, built at the beginning of the 14th century by the nephew of Clement V, the first Pope of Avignon. Remodeled over the centuries, it now houses, after a major restoration project, a branch of the Conservatoire à rayonnement régional du Grand Avignon.

Domaine de Roberty, early 18th century. In 1850, the creation of a sand track gave birth to the Société Hippique d'Avignon. The racecourse still hosts various major equestrian events every year.

Avignon, the city of the Popes, UNESCO World Heritage Site

Avignon is classified as a UNESCO World Heritage Site for its exceptional and particularly well-preserved architectural ensemble.

- The Palais des Papes and the Place du Palais: residence of the sovereign pontiffs, it is also the largest Gothic palace in the world. Its main courtyard is every summer the scene of the famous Avignon festival created in 1947 by Jean Vilar.

From the ramparts to the Pont d'Avignon: from the Jardin des Doms. The ramparts of Avignon, whose construction began in 1355 under the pontificate of Pope Innocent VI, protect over 4,4 kilometers. The Saint Bénezet bridge is known worldwide under the name of Pont d'Avignon, popularized by a famous song. It only partially spans the Rhône, from the left bank, the arches that collapsed having never been rebuilt. The Saint-Bénézet chapel, built at the height of the 2nd arch, has been preserved.

- And also: the baroque facade of the Hôtel des Monnaies, the Petit Palais museum and the Doms cathedral.

Avignon in the heart of Provence

Avignon's location is ideal for exploring Provence on both sides of the Rhône.

- To the north, the medieval castle which overlooks Mornas.

- On the other side the markets of Pont-Saint-Esprit and Bagnols-sur-Cèze.

- The wine route which passes through Châteauneuf du Pape for lovers of fine wines.

- To the West: the Dentelles de Montmirail, Mont Ventoux and the Lubéron between walks in the steep streets of Provençal villages and hiking trails.

- To the South, just before reaching the Camargue, the Alpilles which are home to the renowned villages of Tarascon, Saint-Rémy-de-Provence and Les Baux-de-Provence.

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