Rue des Fourbisseurs – Pont d'Avignon loop from Villeneuve-lès-Avignon

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Rue des Fourbisseurs – Pont d'Avignon loop from Villeneuve-lès-Avignon

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Rue des Fourbisseurs – Pont d'Avignon loop from Villeneuve-lès-Avignon

01:46

6.82km

40m

Hiking

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 20, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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2.03 km

Avignon Cathedral (Notre-Dame-des-Doms)

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The gilded Mother of God on the Basilica of Notre Dame des Doms - a must when visiting Avignon - draws everyone's attention in the blazing summer sun. The church dates from 1150, the side chapels were added in the 14th and 17th centuries. It is enthroned on the Rocher des Doms high above the city and can be seen from the Rhône banks from Villeneuve as well as from the top of the Les Alpilles mountain range. The portico is decorated with frescoes by the Italian painter Simone Martini, they were completed in 1343.
Admission free - (please do not disturb during the services).

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2.74 km

Theatre

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In 1988, the Opéra d'Avignon was declared a monument historique.

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2.85 km

Clock Square

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Main town square with its historic clock: it was always central in this town of ceremonies. Note the classic town hall dominating the west side.

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3.20 km

Avignon's Old Town

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The city's artistic and cultural reputation extends beyond France thanks to the Avignon Festival. In 2000, Avignon was also the European Capital of Culture.

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3.42 km

Rue des Fourbisseurs

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Nice car-free business district with quirky shops.

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4.03 km

Waterwheel in the old Färbergasse

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One of the most beautiful streets in Avignon with many pubs, cafés and restaurants. A stream flows here, where the mill wheels still rattle.

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4.06 km

Rue des Teinturiers

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Beautiful street in Avignon along a river. There are still old watermills here. A lot of restaurants are located here in the shade of the trees.

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5.80 km

Pont d'Avignon

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It is definitely worth visiting the bridge. Entrance fee is 5 euros, audio guide is free.

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6.82 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

3.67 km

1.84 km

701 m

601 m

Surfaces

4.50 km

1.41 km

771 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Weather

Friday 9 October

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Comments

June 19, 2025,Les remparts d'Avignon – Palais des Papes Runde von Villeneuve-lès-Avignon

Today we're sightseeing in Avignon, including a visit to the Pope's Palace. The eastern tour is therefore not particularly suitable for walking.

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September 14, 2022,Avignon

Avignon, a city in Provence in south-eastern France, lies on the Rhone River. From 1309 to 1377 it was the seat of the Catholic popes and remained under papal rule until it became part of France in 1791. The massive papal palace, Palais des Papes, in the city center, which is surrounded by a medieval wall, bears witness to this …

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December 10, 2023,Bummel durch Avignon, Les Halles und Rue des Teinturiers

The view from the bridge that leads into the city, of the Rhone with the old bridge and the city is beautiful. Then we were able to admire the impressive city walls again and stroll through picturesque, old streets. There was a cheesy "enchanted Christmas forest" (that was supposed to be snow globes) and some beautiful, very different graffiti scattered …

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