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Activity Intra-muros, Avignon

Rocher des Doms

An activity in Intra-muros, Avignon, free to visit and worth about 45 minutes. Best time to go: Sunset.

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Rocher des Doms in Intra-muros, Avignon
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Why go

Hilltop garden above the Palais with views over the Rhône and Mont Ventoux.

It is one of 10 curated places we feature in Avignon, alongside 5 sights, 2 places to eat and 1 place for a drink. 4 more of our picks sit within 1 km in a straight line, so it pairs easily with Pont Saint-Bénezet and Palais des Papes. At about 45 minutes, it slots neatly between bigger plans.

Type
Activity · Nature
Neighborhood
Intra-muros
Price
Free
Time needed
45 min
Best time
Sunset

Nearby

The 6 closest curated picks in Avignon, measured as straight-line distance.

  1. 1
    Pont Saint-Bénezet

    The half-bridge of the 'Sur le pont d'Avignon' song, reaching partway over the Rhône.

    Sight · 0.2 km straight-line
  2. 2
    Palais des Papes

    The largest Gothic palace in Europe, seat of the popes in the 14th century.

    Sight · 0.2 km straight-line
  3. 3
    La Mirande

    Restaurant in an 18th-century cardinal's palace hotel behind the Palais des Papes.

    Food · 0.3 km straight-line
  4. 4
    Les Halles d'Avignon

    Covered market with Provençal produce, cheeses and a green living wall facade.

    Food · 0.6 km straight-line
  5. 5
    Château La Nerthe

    Historic Châteauneuf-du-Pape estate with cellar tours and tastings.

    Drinks · 11 km straight-line
  6. 6
    L'Isle-sur-la-Sorgue Sunday Market

    Antiques and produce market spread along canals in a river town.

    Shopping · 20 km straight-line

On these curated routes

Rocher des Doms is a stop on our Paris to the Riviera route. Open it to see the full day-by-day plan.

More to do in Avignon

Rocher des Doms is our only activity pick in Avignon; here is what else we recommend there. See the full Avignon guide.

When to go

Average daily highs in Avignon run from 10°C in January to 33°C in July; November is usually the wettest month. For Rocher des Doms itself, we suggest: Sunset.

Modelled monthly averages for Avignon from NASA POWER, not a forecast. Full Avignon weather by month.

Getting there

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Address
2 Mnt des Moulins, 84000 Avignon, France
Coordinates
43.95284, 4.80765
Destination
Avignon, France

Rocher des Doms: quick answers

How much time do you need at Rocher des Doms?

Plan on about 45 minutes at Rocher des Doms. That is our curated estimate for a typical visit; groups that linger will want more.

When is the best time to visit Rocher des Doms?

Our pick: Sunset. Insider tip: Bring a picnic for sunset.

Is Rocher des Doms free?

Yes, we list Rocher des Doms as free to visit. Check locally before you go, since special exhibits, parking or tours can carry a fee.

Where is Rocher des Doms?

Rocher des Doms is at 2 Mnt des Moulins, 84000 Avignon, France, in Intra-muros. The Google Maps and Apple Maps links on this page open it for directions.

Which TripsCircle routes include Rocher des Doms?

Rocher des Doms appears on Paris to the Riviera, a curated route you can open on TripsCircle and plan with your group.

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