10 Must-Do Experiences in Avignon: A 7-Day Itinerary 🇫🇷🎭

Spent 7 magical days in Avignon during its legendary theater festival (1,800+ plays in July!), and here are the 10 best things to do—beyond just watching shows! 🏰 Top 10 Avignon Highlights 1️⃣ Pont d’Avignon (Broken Bridge) 🌉 The iconic bridge that literally goes nowhere—but the views over the Rhône are dreamy! 2️⃣ Palais des Papes (Pope’s Palace) 👑 Step into the 14th-century papal residence with an iPad tour (shows how popes lived!). Nighttime theater: Book tickets a month early (or queue 1hr before). Student discounts available! 3️⃣ Art Museums Galore 🎨 Collection Lambert: Avant-garde modern art Musée Angladon: Van Gogh & Picasso masterpieces Petit Palais: Botticelli’s religious works 4️⃣ Cinéma Utopia 🎬 A charming indie cinema with a cozy courtyard—perfect for a post-film drink! 5️⃣ Festival d’Avignon Museum 🎪 Dive into 79 years of theater history (since 1947!), including costumes and behind-the-scenes stories. 6️⃣ Côtes du Rhône Wine Tasting 🍷 €12 for unlimited sips at a local dégustation (cheers to Provence’s best reds!). 7️⃣ Poolside Drinks at Lycée Saint-Joseph 🏊‍♂️🍹 A hidden bar in a converted schoolyard—très cool! 8️⃣ Off-Theater Shows 🎭 Quirky, experimental plays in tiny venues (think: aliens, existential clowns, or silent disco Shakespeare!). 9️⃣ Street-Side Wine Bars 🥂 Grab a chilled rosé at any cobblestone terrasse and soak up the joie de vivre. 🔟 Le Délirium Club 🎶 A night of jazz, short plays, and cocktails (try the physalis-infused one!). 🍽️ Bonus: Food & Drink Lavender ice cream at Glaces Scaramouche Ratatouille at Restaurant L’Essentiel #AvignonFestival #ProvenceTravel #HiddenFrance #TheatreLovers