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Grand Hotel Avignon - Hôtel 4 étoiles Avignon

Tourism around Avignon in Provence - France

AVIGNON GRAND HOTEL

34, Boulevard Saint Roch
84000 Avignon (Provence - France)

Phone : +33(0)4 90 80 98 09
Fax : +33(0)4 90 80 98 10

How do I get to the hotel by car ?
* From the South - by Autoroute A7
Exit "Avignon Sud" - follow "Centre Ville" signs to the city wall ramparts. Then left along the ramparts till the 4th set of traffic lights. Continue beyond the train station (on the left), where you will see the Avignon Grand Hotel. The entry to the hotel's covered parking is in the street immediately after the hotel.

* From the North - by Autoroute A7
Exit "Avignon Nord" - follow "Centre Ville" signs along the Rhone River and the city wall ramparts. Drive underneath the famous Saint Benezet Bridge, followed by a second bridge. Keep on the left side, following the signs "Centre Ville", until you reach a set of traffic lights where you will turn left. Then along the ramparts and after two sets of traffics lights, turn right into a small street for the entry into the covered Saint Charles Parking.

* From the West - by Autoroute A9
Exit Remoulins, the Avignon signs will lead to the Pont de l'Europe bridge. There are three sets of traffic lights beyond the bridge to the hotel. The entry to the Saint Charles covered parking is in the small street at the 3rd set of traffic lights. The hotel itself is just beyond the lights.

How do I get to the hotel by train ?
The train station (gare SNCF) is a mere 100 yards from the hotel. The new TGV (fast train) station is a 10 minute drive from the hotel, and is well-serviced by both waiting taxis and special buses which will take you directly to the center of Avignon (2 minutes walk from the hotel).
By TGV Avignon is now only 2h30 away from Paris and 6h30 away from London !

How do I get to the hotel by Air ?
Avignon is only a 45 minute drive from Marseille International Airport, from where transfers can be arranged.



Tourism
Avignon Grand Hotel , facing the old city ramparts, is a short walk from the lively Place de l'Horloge, the Papal Palace, the train stattion, and most of the city's many museums.

Avignon Grand Hotel will allow you to discover and relive the magical atmosphere of medieval Avignon, where the Popes took refuge for nearly a century. The hotel's tasteful blend of precious woods, tapestries, and wall paintings, in typical provencal style, complement the feeling of being in a special place.
An interior garden, planted with Mediterranean essences, adds to the warmth of the setting. The guest may choose to enjoy a refreshing drink at the bar, after strolling the lively streets, or alternatively, relax and soak up the sun at the rooftop pool and solarium.

Avignon Culture & Excursions
With its' subtle combination of majestic buildings, dating from the Middle Ages, and the characteristic savors of today's provence, Avignon has become a magnet for cultural tourism. For discerning wine lovers, the choice is vast including the world famous Chateauneuf du Pape. The city has been named European culture capital of the Millennium and both its well known Pont Benezet (the Pont d'Avignon of our children's song) as well as the XIXth century Palais des Papes, have been classified by Unesco as cultural heritages.



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