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Avignon weekend: the Halles, the papal quarter and a Sunday across the Rhône

  • ★ 4.6
  • 2 days
  • First-time visitor, two days

A Saturday built around Les Halles and its free chef demonstration, Rhône wine by the Palais des Papes and a brasserie dinner, then a Sunday market, brunch in Villeneuve-lès-Avignon and afternoon tea at La Mirande.

  1. Day 1Saturday: Les Halles, chocolate and Rhône wine

    Morning
    Coffee at Mario & Co inside Les Halles d'Avignon from 07:30, then a slow lap of the stalls; at 11:00 a local chef cooks a market recipe at La Petite Cuisine des Halles, a free demonstration held every Saturday except in August.
    Afternoon
    Lunch at Cuisine Centr'Halles, the market's own counter restaurant, served until 14:00. Walk down Rue de la Bonneterie to Le Palet Noir for chocolates made in the shop, open until 18:30.
    Evening
    A glass of Rhône wine on the terrace of Le Carré du Palais facing the Palais des Papes, then dinner at La Grande Brasserie BIB on Rue Joseph Vernet, whose cocktail bar upstairs stays open until 01:00.

    StopsMario & CoCuisine Centr'HallesLe Palet NoirLa Grande Brasserie BIB

  2. Day 2Sunday: a neighbourhood market, brunch over the river and tea at La Mirande

    Morning
    The Sunday market on Avenue de Fontcouverte runs from 08:00 to 13:00; the city's free shuttle links it to Saint-Chamand.
    Afternoon
    Cross the Rhône for the Sunday brunch buffet at Le Bistrot du Moulin, Maison Bronzini's bistro in Villeneuve-lès-Avignon, then come back for tea at Bar de La Mirande, served from 15:00 to 18:00 without booking.
    Evening
    Dinner at Le Bistrot Pamard, La Mirande's bistro, which serves a short menu every evening from 19:30 in the same house by the Palais des Papes.

    StopsLe Bistrot du MoulinBar de La MirandeLe Bistrot Pamard

Avignon wine day: Châteauneuf-du-Pape and a Rhône dinner

  • ★ 4.5
  • 1 day
  • Wine lovers, one day

A Friday or Saturday for wine: a morning tasting in Châteauneuf-du-Pape with a driver, a set lunch and coffee beans back in town, then dinner at Restaurant Sevin with its Châteauneuf-du-Pape cellar book.

  1. Day 1Friday or Saturday: Châteauneuf-du-Pape, Le Joat and Sevin

    Morning
    A morning wine tour with Ventourisme: the van leaves Cours Jean Jaurès at 09:30 for two Châteauneuf-du-Pape estates, pouring at least six wines, and is back in Avignon by about 12:45.
    Afternoon
    Lunch at Le Joat on Rue des Trois Faucons, where the €34 seasonal menu is served only at lunch. Pick up beans at Cafés au Brésil on Rue des Fourbisseurs when it reopens at 14:30, then a tasting glass at Le Carré du Palais, a wine bar devoted to the Rhône.
    Evening
    Dinner at Restaurant Sevin beside the Palais des Papes, open Friday to Tuesday, whose wine list includes a cellar book devoted to Châteauneuf-du-Pape.

    StopsChâteauneuf du Pape: tasting in 2 wineriesLe JoatCafés au BrésilRestaurant Sevin

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Avignon on a weekday: market, bistro lunch and the Teinturiers

  • ★ 4.3
  • 1 day
  • Budget and repeat visitors, one day

A Tuesday to Friday in the old town: Les Halles in the morning, a bistro lunch of daube, chocolate on Rue des Trois Faucons, craft beer by the Sorgue canal and Lebanese street food for supper.

  1. Day 1Tuesday to Friday: Les Halles, La Fourchette and Rue des Teinturiers

    Morning
    Breakfast at Moloko on Rue Joseph Vernet, open weekdays from 08:00, then Les Halles d'Avignon on Place Pie while the stalls are full; the market opens at 06:00 and trades until 14:00 from Tuesday to Thursday and 15:00 on Friday.
    Afternoon
    Lunch at La Fourchette on Rue Racine, open Monday to Friday, where the menu has carried daube de bœuf à l'avignonnaise; then chocolates at Aline Géhant on Rue des Trois Faucons, which reopens at 15:00 (the shop closes in July and August).
    Evening
    A craft beer at L'Explo on Rue des Teinturiers, La Comédienne brewery's bar, from 17:00, then pita sandwiches and mezze at Ô Libanais Vernet on Rue Joseph Vernet, serving until 21:30.

    StopsMolokoLa FourchetteAline Géhant ChocolatierL'ExploÔ Libanais Vernet

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