Provence Avignon Apartments

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Holiday Velvet specialises in online booking of Provence Avignon apartments and Avignon accommodation. We pride ourselves on the easiness of our booking system and after-sales experience. Indeed once you have the booking confirmation for your Provence holiday rental in Avignon you will be able to save it using a barcode reader on your phone, share your Avignon apartment with your friends on Facebook, and in some destinations automatically book a car pick up to take you to your accommodation.

Choose a holiday apartment in Provence Avignon

Avignon, a historically famous city in Provence, is undoubtedly one of the loveliest in southeastern France. It is otherwise known as the 'City of Popes' because of its involvement in the Catholic Schism from 1309 to 1423. Avignon has been declared as a UNESCO World Heritage Site because of its well-preserved historical and cultural sites and edifices.

Entertainment in Avignon

Avignon accommodation is a must-try for tourists who are looking for holiday apartments in Provence. This city boasts of picturesque scenery and remarkable buildings such as the place of the Popes, which is the largest Gothic building in the world. Other prominent structures in Avignon include the Notre Dame Des Doms and the ruins of Le Pont Saint-Benezet. Apart from its medieval buildings, Avignon is also famous for its annual theater festival held every July. This great merrymaking event is attended by thousands of artists, performers, and of course, tourists.

Restaurants in Avignon

Restaurants that offer gastronomic pleasures abound Avignon and luckily, most of these are located near Avignon apartments. The Restaurant Christiano Etienne, which is founded by the famous Provence chef, is a perfect spot for tourists who are seeking for a high-class dining experience. They offer traditional French cuisine and excellent vegetarian dishes. For budget travellers, Le Jardin Des Frenes is a nice restaurant that serves traditional French cuisine as well as good Mediterranean dishes.

Go Back in Time

Avignon served as the residence of Catholic popes during the Catholic Schism of the medieval period. During this time, the Palace of the Popes were built and The Ramparts were erected to protect the building from invaders. However, even before this controversy, Avignon has been an important place for trade and commerce because of its strategic location between the two rivers Rhone and Durance.

Renting Avignon Apartments

Avignon is a place where tourists can enjoy and relive the medieval times with its buildings that exhibit wonderful Gothic architecture. Strolling in the lovely city of Avignon is very pleasurable and relaxing. Avignon apartments abound the area and these are very great alternatives to the expensive hotels elsewhere in France.

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