Villeneuve-Lès-Avignon: Holiday apartments and holiday homes

The Tour Philippe-le-Bel is the keep of a fortress built by the French king in the 13th century. It offers panoramic views of Villeneuve-lès-Avignon, Avignon and the Rhône Valley and houses the permanent museological area “Mémoires de tour”.

Those considering Villeneuve-lès-Avignon as a travel destination can combine their stay with the desire to rent a holiday apartment.

Culture

The fresco chapel of the Chartreuse de Villeneuve dates from 1355. The complex has three cloisters, extensive gardens and a church. The Chartreuse de Villeneuve also hosts artist residencies, exhibitions, performances and workshops throughout the year.

The gardens of the Abbaye Saint-André regularly host exhibitions.

Visitor information

The Fort Saint-André offers self-guided visits; free visitor information is available in nine languages. Guided tours are offered there on Sundays and Wednesdays during the school holidays and in summer.

There is a combined ticket for Villeneuve-lès-Avignon at a single price of 20 euros, covering the Chartreuse, Fort Saint-André, Abbaye Saint-André, Tour Philippe-le-Bel and Musée Pierre-de-Luxembourg.

Nature

The “La Rive droite du Rhône” cycling route combines nature and cultural heritage around Villeneuve-lès-Avignon. It follows the Rhône and brings the biodiversity of the wetlands to life.

More local pages: Lédignan, Corbès, Cendras, Montdardier, La Calmette, Manduel, Aulas, Tavel.

To the higher-level travel overview: Gard.