Avignon, France - September 2025

The walk opens with the route overview before heading into Avignon.

Rhone-side views frame the papal skyline at the start of the walk.

The route enters the old city through Porte de l'Oulle.

A compact square marking the transition from the riverside into town.

The walk continues along a quieter street toward the center.

A lively central street lined with shops and classic Avignon facades.

One of the core pedestrian streets leading deeper into the old town.

A historic church stop along the route through central Avignon.

Avignon's civic square opens up with theater, cafes, and constant foot traffic.

The monumental papal precinct comes fully into view.

The route pauses beside Avignon's cathedral overlooking the historic core.

The walk departs the papal square and heads toward the riverside landmarks.

A sloping street segment connects the upper historic quarter to the river side.

The famous bridge becomes the focal point of this stretch of the walk.

The chapel at the bridge site adds another layer of medieval Avignon history.

The route traces Avignon's defensive walls on a long, atmospheric stretch.

The walk loops back toward the palace district through the old city streets.

A second pass through Avignon's signature square anchors the route mid-walk.

The route narrows into one of Avignon's dense, historic commercial streets.

A smaller square framed by religious architecture and old-town facades.

This plaza opens beside Saint-Pierre with richly detailed historic surroundings.

Another active square adds market energy and neighborhood life.

A narrow shopping street continues the route through the historic center.

The walk crosses another classic old-town corridor lined with shops and stonework.

Place Pie marks one of the city's busiest meeting points near the market district.

The route passes the Saint Jean tower before continuing toward Les Halles.

Avignon's covered market brings a denser, everyday city atmosphere to the walk.

The route continues through another busy retail street in the old city.

One of Avignon's most atmospheric streets appears with water, shade, and stone.

The iconic water wheel on Rue des Teinturiers becomes the focus here.

A second highlight captures more of the shaded canal-side character of the street.

The walk moves through dense retail lanes filled with everyday city activity.

The route returns to quieter old-town streets late in the walk.

A final sequence of central squares leads the route toward the station side of town.

This square adds another distinct stop in the final part of the circuit.

Green space and a calmer urban edge mark the route's closing stretch.

The walk heads along a broader boulevard near the station district.

The route reaches one of Avignon's major gates at the edge of the old city.

The walk ends back at the station after a full city circuit.