Avignon Caumont airport is located in the village of Montfavet which is about 8km away from the ancient city of Avignon. By using a car hire Avignon airport service, you can make your way quickly into Avignon and start exploring this UNESCO World Heritage Site.
About Avignon
Avignon, situated in the south-eastern region of France is the largest city and capital city of the Vaucluse department. It is often called the City of Popes because of the presence of popes and antipopes from 1309 to 1423.
It is also one of the few cities in France to have preserved its ramparts and it is classified a UNESCO World Heritage site.
What to See and Do
Being a UNESCO World Heritage site, there is lots to see in Avignon. There is the Notre Dame des Doms where you can see the mausoleum of Pope John XXII, one of the most gorgeous work you will see inside the cathedral. The icon of the cathedral however is the gilded statue of Virgin.
Another stunning monument is the Palais des Papes and construction started in 1316 by John XXII. The construction was continued by succeeding Popes until it was finally completed in 1370. If you are wondering what medieval fortification looks like, then you are in the right place.
Drive around Avignon with your car hire Avignon and you will see ramparts still preserved in Avignon. Built by the popes in the 14th century, these ramparts are one of the finest examples of medieval fortification today.
If you are looking to view collections of paintings, metalwork and other collections, you can visit the Calvet Museum which is named after Esprit Calvet, a physician whose collections from 1810 are exhibited in the museum. Other museums in the area include the Musee Angladon, Musee Lapidaire, Musee Louis-Vouland, Musee Requien as well as the Musee du Petit Palais.
Do make full use of your hire car Avignon airport, and visit the beautiful civic buildings in the city. Enjoy the beautiful Hotel de Ville, a modern building with a 14th century belfry and the old Hotel des Monnaies. Make your way slowly to the Pont Saint-Benezet or Pont d’Avignon, a medieval bridge located here but only four of the eighteen piles are left. It is still a beautiful bridge and a must see.
Avignon is also the host of a famous theatre festival and it is held annually since 1947. It attracts around ten thousand visitors a year and what started as a local festival is now famous outside of Avignon as well.
Make the most of your visit to Avignon by booking Avignon airport rental cars and rent a car in Avignon airport for the easiest way to get around Avignon.