Chartreuse of Villeneuve-lès-Avignon
about 90 minA medieval Carthusian monastery across the Rhône, now a centre for stage writing, with cloisters, gardens and a café.
The listing describes a historic Carthusian monastery dating back to the Middle Ages, with a cultural centre and a cafe. Its official site says the Chartreuse can be visited Tuesday to Sunday, 10 am to 1 pm and 2 to 5 pm, and lists gardens, a bookshop and exhibitions. Reviews mention the cloisters, guided tours and gardens.
What to do there- Walk the cloisters
- Join a guided tour
- Walk in the gardens
- Stop at the café
Villeneuve-lès-Avignon58 Rue de la République, 30400 Villeneuve-lès-AvignonBest: morning, late morning, afternoonWebsite ›On the map ›Something wrong?
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Fort Saint-André
about 75 minA 14th-century hilltop fortress above Villeneuve-lès-Avignon, with gardens, ramparts and a view across to the Palais des Papes.
English Wikipedia describes a medieval fortress at Villeneuve-lès-Avignon, from the first half of the 14th century. The listing calls it a fortress on a hill with gardens, walking paths and mountain and city views, listed open every day, 10 am to 1 pm and 2 to 5 pm. Reviews mention the gardens, the abbey, the ramparts and the view of the Palais des Papes.
What to do there- Walk the gardens and paths on the hill
- Look across the Rhône to the Palais des Papes
- Walk along the ramparts
Villeneuve-lès-Avignon57A Rue Montée du Fort, 30400 Villeneuve-lès-AvignonBest: morning, late morning, afternoon, golden hourOn the map ›Something wrong?
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Philippe-le-Bel Tower
about 30 minThe medieval tower that marked the French end of the Pont d'Avignon, with a panoramic view from the top.
English Wikipedia describes a medieval tower at Villeneuve-lès-Avignon that marked the French end of the Saint-Bénézet bridge, named after King Philip the Fair, who had it built. Listed open Tuesday to Sunday, 10 am to 12:30 pm and 2 to 6 pm. Reviews mention the stairs, the panoramic view and the view of the Palais des Papes.
What to do there- Climb the stairs to the top of the tower
- Take in the panoramic view, with the Palais des Papes and Mont Ventoux
Villeneuve-lès-AvignonRue Montée de la Tour, 30400 Villeneuve-lès-AvignonBest: morning, late morning, afternoon, golden hourOn the map ›Something wrong?
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Notre-Dame Collegiate Church, Villeneuve
about 20 minThe former collegiate church of Villeneuve-lès-Avignon, in southern Gothic style, on Place Meissonnier.
French Wikipedia describes a former collegiate church in southern Gothic style at Villeneuve-lès-Avignon, in the Gard. The listing gives it as a church on Place Meissonnier, open Tuesday to Saturday 10 am to 12:30 pm and 2 to 6 pm, Sunday 2 to 6 pm, closed Monday.
Villeneuve-lès-AvignonPlace Meissonnier, 30400 Villeneuve-lès-AvignonBest: morning, late morning, afternoonOn the map ›Something wrong?
Hours unverified: they come from its listing and may have changed.