Here are our top selections and personal recommendations for things to do in Avignon this June, 2019.
More information on each of these events can be found over at…
https://avignon-tourisme.com/en/events
Guided Tours around Avignon
TOUR OF THE PALAIS DU ROURE:
The former Baroncelli-Javon mansion and Flandreysy-Espérandieu foundations. Today the Palais du Roure is a centre for Mediterranean culture, specifically dedicated to Provence and Provencal history, traditions, language and literature.
You can enjoy the visit of this beautiful place including a large collection of bells curated by Jeanne de Flandreysy until the 31 of August. Open from tuesday to saturday starting from 11:00am. Do not forget to reserve your visit!
Palais du Roure – 3 rue du Collège du Roure 84000 Avignon
Spoken languages : French
Full price: 5 €, Reduced price: 3 €.
TOUR OF THE PETIT PALAIS MUSEUM:
The last Sunday of the month at 3:30pm. You can enjoy a guided tour through the history and collections of the petit palais museum.
The museum houses a unique set of paintings from the Middle Ages and the Italian Renaissance. Medieval sculptures from the 12th to the 16th centuries, from Avignon and its surroundings.
Musée du Petit Palais – place du Palais des Papes 84000 Avignon
Spoken languages : French
Full price: 5 €, Tarif réduit: 3 €.
AVIGNON GOURMET TOUR:
A unique 4 hour guided gourmet walk to discover the traditions and specialties of Provence. Including local AOC wines and all the secrets of Lavender …! Close on Sundays and Mondays. You can buy your tickets at the Avignon tourist office until the 31/10/2019.
info@avignongourmetours.com
tel : 06 35 32 08 96
Spoken languages : English, Spanish, French, Portuguese
Price: 65 €
AVIGNON AUTHENTIC STORIES:
Great walks between 8 am and 7 pm, with several different itineraries in and around Avignon. Hosted Clément Demontis they include:
- Avignon footloose and fancy-free: 2-h tour of the centre city that ends with a wine tasting.
- Avignon mysteries : 1 to 3-h tour off the beaten path in the centre city
- Introduction to pétanque: learn all about and play pétanque (bocce ball). We provide everything you need
- Christmas in Provence: 1 1/2 hour circuit to discover all the Provençal Christmas traditions.
Avignon Authentic Stories – 4, rue Figuière 84000 Avignon
Spoken languages : French
WINE FEAST – LES ESTIVALES DU RHÔNE – 3RD EDITION
A chance to taste a wide selection of Côte du Rhône wines from the surrounding region. Meet the growers, taste superb plates presented by local farmers and Avignon food shops and enjoy great music in a lovely garden! An event not to be missed! From 06/06 to 27/06/2019, every Thursday between 6 pm and 9 pm.
Square Agricol Perdiguier – cours Jean Jaurès 84000 Avignon
5€ for 2 tasting + 1 glass free.
“MÉMOIRES DE TOUR”
Permanent 3D exibition of the reconstruction of the Saint-Bénezet bridge and the construction of the Philippe le Bel tower. Open every day except Monday until the end of the year.
Montée de la Tour 30400 Villeneuve-lez-Avignon
Spoken languages : French
FLEA MARKET
This flea market is a great opportunity to browse and to find that special something from 8am every Tuesday and Thursday.
Place Pie 84000 Avignon
TO BE OR NOT TO BE – AKI KURODA
Open Tuesday to Sunday (10 am till 1 pm and 2 pm till 6 pm). This exhibition of the recent paintings by Aki Kuroda. Materialising the conversation between the Japanese artist and the emblematic pieces of art from the Antique collection of Avignon City. Should not be missed!
Musée Lapidaire 84000 Avignon
Spoken languages : French
SUNDAY WORKOUT – FREE SPORT SESSIONS
Start your Sunday with a friendly sport session run by professional coaches. 100% free and with an amazing vue of the Avignon bridge. From 11am the 23rd and 30th of June.
Meeting point: parking – 25 Allée Antoine Pinay 84000 Avignon
Spoken languages : French
MUSIC CELEBRATION IN AVIGNON
Friday 21st of June, come and enjoy the 38th edition of the “Fete de la musique” in the splendid surroundings of Avignon. A detailed programme is available on the websites http://www.avignon.fr/ or http://fetedelamusique.culture.fr.
LES MIDIS-SANDWICHS
Friday the 21st of June from 12h30 you are invited to lunch at the Bibliothèque Ceccano in the company of musicians, dancers and other performers.
Bibliothèque Ceccano – 2 bis rue Laboureur 84000 Avignon
Any other suggestions or recommendations for what’s on in Avignon this month? Leave a comment down below.
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