Avignon à la Carte

Located in the Vaucluse department in the Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur region, the city of Avignon counts more than 91,700 residents. With its gorgeous cobblestone lanes bordered by plane trees, its numerous cultural events, its typical Provence cafés, and its historic medieval walls, it's not difficult to understand why judges awarded Avignon in the competition of cities and villages in Bloom.

The capital of the papacy from 1309 to 1377 and recognised for its architectural beauty and historic importance, Avignon was designated a UNESCO World Heritage site in 1995 and served as the European cultural capital in 2000.

Why Buy Property in Avignon

Avignon, like the other southern cities of Montpellier, Carcassonne and Nice, is a major tourist destination. Four million visitors come each year, with the Festival d'Avignon being the most important cultural event of the year.

Avignon is a city of international renown, very dynamic with important cultural events all year round, 9 theatres and 4 cinemas. For sports fans, take advantage of the 8 public swimming pools and stadiums scattered around the city, as well as 12 green spaces, ideal for residents looking for a quiet family setting or for students to revise in peace in an inspiring environment.

Avignon has more than 7,000 businesses, 1,764 shops and over 1,300 service providers. Its urban area has one of the largest catchment areas in Europe, with more than 300,000 square metres of retail space. The commercial area of Avignon Nord is one of the largest in Europe, and the property market is buoyant there.

If you're moving to the region for a quieter way of life or for retirement, it's worth considering living in one of the small villages that surround the main city centre. Some popular villages with expatriates include Sorgues, Gordes, Montfavet, Beaucaire, and Villeneuve-les-Avignon.

About Access to Avignon

Avignon enjoys easy access to shops and infrastructure and is well connected, with its TGV train station connecting Paris in 3 hours and Lyon in just 1 hour.

You can easily reach the Alpilles, ride up Mont Ventoux in Vaucluse, visit the Chateauneuf-du-Pape vineyards or the Camargue, all less than 1 hour's drive from Avignon.

CityJet and Flybe offer seasonal flights from the UK to Avignon. The nearest major international airport is Marseille Provence Airport, approximately. 80 km to the southeast.

Buy à la Carte in Avignon

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