AVIGNON
NATURAL STATE.
Avignon has a bountiful, savage and holy history. At first, as a continuous and major point of trade under Phoenician and Roman rule due to its position on the Rhone river. The city was then overtaken by barbarians, then Moors and Franks until the 1300’s when the French civilized the city. It was the Papal home during the 14th Century and has since reinvented itself as a cultural center supporting art, theater and music. Each year, in July, the city hosts The Avignon Festival, which brings people from around the world to experience performances and exhibitions in support of the arts. I went in October, with my father, and we explored the town and surrounding area. It is easily walkable, but sometimes difficult to drive as the city is totally walled in, use your GPS and it will to guide you through the access points. However, on foot, it is truly divine. Whether you are walking on water over the Pont d’Avignon or praying in the historical Palais des Papes, be sure and listen for le Mistral, the name of the wind that blows from southern France through the Gulf of Lion, as this is the most spiritual of all.
DO. LISTEN TO THE WIND
DO. IT DURING THE GOLDEN HOUR
Palais des Papes, Place du Palais, 84000 Avignon, France
Marché les Halles d'Avignon, 18 Place Pie, 84000 Avignon, France
Musée Du Petit Palais, Palais des archevêques, Place du Palais, 84000 Avignon, France
Pont D’Avignon, Pont d'Avignon, Boulevard de la Ligne, 84000 Avignon, France
Avignon Cathedral, Place du Palais, 84000 Avignon, France
Angladon Museum, 5 Rue Laboureur, 84000 Avignon, France
Musée Calvet, 65 Rue Joseph Vernet, 84000 Avignon, France
Lambert Collection in Avignon, 5 Rue Violette, 84000 Avignon, France
Souleiado Le Musée, 39 rue Charles-Deméry, 13150 Tarascon, France
Vincent Van Gogh Monastery Saint Paul de Mausole, 2 Voie Communale des Carrières, 13210 Saint-Rémy-de-Provence, France
STAY. AT LA MIRANDE
SAINT-PAUL ASYLUM
the sanitorium where Vincent Van Gogh checked in and when you walk the grounds you see many of the backdrops for his work
EATS. DES OEUFS
La Fourchette, 17 Rue Racine, 84000 Avignon, France everything in this simple, local, and radiant restaurant is authentic, razor clams are off the chain
Numéro 75, 75 Rue Guillaume Puy, 84000 Avignon, France the scene is beautiful here don’t leave without a steak tartare
Restaurant Fou de Fafa, 17 Rue Des Trois Faucons, 84000 Avignon, France adorable, great foie gras and creme brulee
L'Agape, 21 Place des Corps Saints, 84000 Avignon, France
Chez Bodus Le Garçon Boucher, 9 Rue Henri Fabre, 84000 Avignon, France burger joint if you’re keen
The Barberousse, 4 Rue Carnot, 84000 Avignon, France you can get loaded here
SHOP. ANYONE CAN BE AN INTERIOR DESIGNER!
Souleido, 19 Rue Joseph Vernet, 84000 Avignon, France oldest Provencale or Les Indiennes fabric and RTW company, the story goes that Indian block printed fabrics arrived off a trading boat to the port of Marseille forever changing the history of patterns and prints. You can learn more about the history of these jet-setting materials by attending the Souleido Museum
Les Indiennes de Nîmes, 9 Rue des Fourbisseurs, 84000 Avignon, France more provencale fabrics, note better to buy from these people the street vendors sell goods made in China
Brin de Mistral, 11-13 Rue de la Balance, 84000 Avignon, France a very elegant shop all items made in the area, fabulous place settings, mohair blankets of all colors, and incredible scarves I purchased a navy wool one
Marche a la Brocante, 5 Avenue Charles de Gaulle, 30400 Villeneuve-lès-Avignon, France (ocal flea market
Atelier Vime, 21 Rue nationale, 30300 Vallabrègues, France just twenty minutes outside of Provence, this workshop supports the local artistry of basket weaving. One of the reasons why Provence has maintained chic decor for centuries. You can load up on just about everything for your home here. https://ateliervime.com/
CQFD Avignon, 7 rue des 3 faucons, 84000 Avignon, France all made in France concept store
Delices du Luberon, 20 Place du change, 84000 Avignon, France tapenades and olive oil from Luberon province
