Bus to and from Avignon

Avignon is a city in France and serves as the capital of the department of Vaucluse. It is not only Avignon’s historic city center which makes it one of the most attractive cities for tourists. Here you can find the Palais des Papes, the cathedral and the well-known Pont d’Avignon, which entered the list of UNESCO World Heritage Sites in 1995. In the year 2000, the city was named the European Capital of Culture which is not only due to its numerous museums including the Musée du Petit Palais and theaters such as the Chêne Noir or the Opera Grand Avignon. All these institution offer entertainment at its finest while the medieval city center serves as a unique background to any sightseeing tour. When you’re on a trip to Europe and you are close to Avignon, make sure to visit the city: Take a walk on the island île de la Barthelasse, try authentic French delicacies in a restaurant close to the Place de l’horloge or visit the Festival d’Avignon, one of the greatest arts festivals in the world, which is held every July.

A trip to the city’s outskirts is also highly recommended thanks to its breathtaking nature including France’s lavender fields. There’s plenty cheap bus travel options to and from Avignon, including offers by providers such as ALSA (Movelia), Eurolines and isilines. The two main bus stations, which are served, are Avignon TGV and Avignon.