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Did you know the Augustinians’ Church in Avignon welcomed  the monk Martin Luther and French kings? Discover its rich and surprising history!
In the 13th century, the Hermits of Saint William settled outside the city walls of Avignon, near the “Portail des Mathérons.” Around 1261, they were replaced by the Augustinians. In 1289, Pope Alexander IV granted the Augustinians permission to reside in cities. The city of Avignon offered them an elm-lined esplanade in front of the same gate, where t...

Every summer, Avignon transforms into a vast open-air stage. Theater takes over the city—its cobbled streets, inner courtyards, churches, and even its bustling marketplaces. The Avignon Festival is the cultural event not to be missed, and an unforgettable experience to enjoy at least once in a lifetime.
A City That Becomes a Living Stage
Throughout the month of July, Avignon pulses to the rhythm of theater. Performances run from morning until late at night, in more than a hundred different ...