Avignon, France
Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur · France
Avignon is a mid-size city in Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur, France with a population of 89,769. Elevation: 102 ft (31 m). Average temperature: 60°F (16°C).
Data updated June 2026
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People
Economy
FHousing
C+Climate
| Population | 89,769 |
| Population Density | 3,582 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 102 ft (31 m) |
| Coordinates | 43.9483°, 4.8089° |
| Timezone | Europe/Paris |
| Country | 🇫🇷 France |
| State / Province | Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur |
| Average Temperature | 60°F (16°C) |
| January Average | 43°F (6°C) |
| July Average | 79°F (26°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 23.4 inches (594 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 1.9 inches (5 cm) |
| Median Household Income | $19,105 |
About Avignon
Avignon is a mid-size city in France (Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur) with a population of 89,769. The city sits at an elevation of 102 feet (31 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 60°F (16°C). Temperatures range from 43°F in January to 79°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 23.4 inches. The timezone is Europe/Paris.
Income: Avignon vs France
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Income
| Median HH Income | $19,105 |
| 75% below France avg |
Employment & Poverty
| Unemployment | 21.3% |
| 492% above France avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 33.0% |
| 166% above France avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 487 |
Business (County)
| Restaurants | 283 |
| Healthcare | 44 |
| Retail | 20 |
Tax & Cost of Living
Commute & Transportation
Walkability
Home Value Sources
Ownership Split
Home Values
| Census Median | $132,600 |
| 53% below France avg |
Real Estate Market (Redfin)
Rental Costs
| Census Median Rent | $663 |
| 43% below France avg | |
| Rent Burden | 31.6% |
Ownership & Property
| Housing Units | 35,908 |
Property Tax
Climate in Avignon
Avignon has an average annual temperature of 15.5°C (60°F). The hottest month is Jul (25°C), the coldest is Jan (7.2°C). Average annual precipitation is 751 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 60.2°F |
| 11% above France avg | |
| January Average | 43°F (6°C) |
| July Average | 79°F (26°C) |
| Sunny Days | 322 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 102 ft (31 m) |
| Area | 25.1 sq mi (64.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 3,582/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 43.9483°N, 4.8089°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Paris |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Tsunami History
1 tsunami recorded within 500 km.
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 2004 | MARSEILLES | Meteorological | - | - | 85 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 43°F (6°C) | 2.7 in | Coldest |
| February | 45°F (7°C) | 2.1 in | |
| March | 51°F (10°C) | 2.1 in | |
| April | 55°F (13°C) | 2.6 in | |
| May | 63°F (17°C) | 2.6 in | |
| June | 70°F (21°C) | 1.8 in | |
| July | 79°F (26°C) | 1.1 in | Warmest, Driest |
| August | 75°F (24°C) | 1.9 in | |
| September | 68°F (20°C) | 3.1 in | |
| October | 59°F (15°C) | 4.9 in | Wettest |
| November | 50°F (10°C) | 2.6 in | |
| December | 44°F (7°C) | 2.6 in |
Avignon has a seasonal temperature swing of 36°F / from 43°F in January to 79°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 30.1 inches, with October being the wettest month (4.9") and July the driest (1.1").
Schools in Avignon
54+ public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| École primaire Marcel Perrin | - | - | - | - |
| Lycée général Frédéric Mistral | - | - | - | - |
| Lycée général et technologique Théodore Aubanel | - | - | - | - |
| Groupe scolaire Saint-Roch | - | - | - | - |
| Infirmerie | - | - | - | - |
| École primaire Simone Veil | - | - | - | - |
| CFA BTP Florentin Mouret | - | - | - | - |
| Lycée Philippe de Girard | - | - | - | - |
| Collège Frédéric Mistral & Internat | - | - | - | - |
| La Salle Avignon Site Campus | - | - | - | - |
| Collège privé Champfleury | - | - | - | - |
| Lycée Louis Pasteur | - | - | - | - |
| S.E.G.P.A. Le Lavarin | - | - | - | - |
| CFA Florentin Mouret | - | - | - | - |
| Lycée professionnel privé Vincent de Paul | - | - | - | - |
| Les Grands Cyprès | - | - | - | - |
| Collège Anselme Mathieu | - | - | - | - |
| École maternelle Les Olivades | - | - | - | - |
| École primaire Les Olivades | - | - | - | - |
| École primaire Pouzaraque | - | - | - | - |
| Collège Joseph Viala | - | - | - | - |
| École maternelle Les Ortolans | - | - | - | - |
| Groupe scolaire Avignon Trillade | - | - | - | - |
| Maternelle Clos de la Murette | - | - | - | - |
| École Melly et Paul Puaux | - | - | - | - |
| École maternelle La Trillade | - | - | - | - |
| école maternelle Les Neuf Peyres | - | - | - | - |
| Lycée professionnel Maria Casarès | - | - | - | - |
| École primaire Frédéric Mistral | - | - | - | - |
| École maternelle Frédéric Mistral | - | - | - | - |
| École maternelle Persil | - | - | - | - |
| Collège La Salle (site centre-ville) | - | - | - | - |
| Ecole Saint Ruf | - | - | - | - |
| École primaire Les Rotondes | - | - | - | - |
| École maternelle de l'Arrousaire | - | - | - | - |
| École maternelle et élémentaire Sixte Isnard | - | - | - | - |
| École élémentaire d'application Saint-Jean | - | - | - | - |
| École primaire La Croisière | - | - | - | - |
| École maternelle La Croisière | - | - | - | - |
| École maternelle Stuart Mill | - | - | - | - |
| École primaire La Salle Avignon (site Saint-Géniest) | - | - | - | - |
| École maternelle Saint-Jean | - | - | - | - |
| Collège Joseph Roumanille | - | - | - | - |
| Collège La Salle Avignon (Site Montalembert) | - | - | - | - |
| École primaire Saint-Ruf | - | - | - | - |
| Groupe scolaire Henri Fabre | - | - | - | - |
| École primaire Louis Gros Groupe A | - | - | - | - |
| École maternelle Louis Gros | - | - | - | - |
| Groupe scolaire Roland Scheppler | - | - | - | - |
| Ensemble scolaire La Salle Avignon (Site Centre-Ville) | - | - | - | - |
| École Bouquerie-Ortolans | - | - | - | - |
| Collège privé Saint-Michel | - | - | - | - |
| Collège Joseph Vernet | - | - | - | - |
| Lycée général et technologique privé Saint-Joseph | - | - | - | - |
Radio Stations near Avignon
9 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Boombox Radio | eurodance, funk | MP3 320 kbps | |
| RTS Nîmes | - | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Aïoli Radio | ambient, autres | OGG | |
| Soleil FM | - | MP3 192 kbps | |
| Friendly Radio | - | MP3 128 kbps | |
| France Bleu Gard Lozère | - | MP3 128 kbps | |
| RTS Avignon | - | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Radio Fuze | france, radio associative | MP3 192 kbps | |
| Panoramix Radio Station | - | MP3 320 kbps |
Museums in Avignon
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chartreuse Notre-Dame-du-Val-de-Bénédiction | ||||
| Château de Bosc | ||||
| Collection Lambert | ||||
| Espace Rabelais – centre oenotouristique | ||||
| Fondation Villa Datris | ||||
| Forum des Patrimoines | ||||
| Harmas de Jean-Henri Fabre | ||||
| Hôtel d’Agar | ||||
| La Filaventure | ||||
| La Maison du Combattant | ||||
| Le Grenier à Olives | ||||
| Le Musée des Lavandières | ||||
| Maison de Frédéric Mistral | ||||
| Maison du Costume Comtadin | ||||
| Maison Jean Vilar | ||||
| Maison Jean Vilar | ||||
| Mas des Tourelles | ||||
| Musée aéronautique d'Orange | ||||
| Musée Albert-André | ||||
| Musée Angladon | ||||
| Musée Auguste Chabaud | ||||
| Musée Auguste Jacquet | ||||
| Musée Calvet | ||||
| Musée d'Art et d'Histoire | ||||
| Musée d’art et d’histoire | ||||
| Musée de l'Œuvre | ||||
| Musée de la B.A 115 | ||||
| Musée de la Vieille École | ||||
| Musée des Alpilles | ||||
| Musée des outils agraires et des traditions | ||||
| Musée des Santons | ||||
| Musée du jouet | ||||
| Musée du Palais des Papes | ||||
| Musée du Petit Palais | ||||
| Musée du tissu Souleïado | ||||
| Musée du Vin | ||||
| Musée Estrine - Présence Van Gogh | ||||
| Musée Jean Moulin "Souvenir de mon pays" | ||||
| Musée juif comtadin | ||||
| Musée Lapidaire | ||||
| Musée lapidaire | ||||
| Musée Lichtner-Aix | ||||
| Musée Louis Vouland | ||||
| Musée Maurice Pezet | ||||
| Musée mémoire de la Nationale 7 | ||||
| Musée municipal de la Vignasse | ||||
| Musée Pierre Salinger | ||||
| Musée Pierre-de-Luxembourg | ||||
| Musée Sobirats | ||||
| Musée Témoignage et Patrimoine | ||||
| Musée Urgonia | ||||
| Musée Yves Brayer | ||||
| Museum Requien | ||||
| Naturoptère | ||||
| Palais du Roure | ||||
| Pommer Public Bath museum | ||||
| Pont Saint-Bénezet | ||||
| Visiatome |
Libraries in Avignon
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Archives municipales | 0.0 | |||||
| Archives municipales de Cavaillon | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque 1000 feuilles | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque Agroparc | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque associative | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque Atout lire | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque d'Orsan | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque de Montfrin | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque de Sablet | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque Joseph Roumanille | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque municipale | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque municipale | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque municipale | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque municipale | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque Municipale de Connaux | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque municipale de Rochefort-du-Gard | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque municipale de Saint Saturnin lès Avignon | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque municipale du Pontet | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque municipale La Source | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque municipale Pierre Boulle | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque Saint-Chamand | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque Takaya | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque universitaire | 0.0 | |||||
| Champfleury | 0.0 | |||||
| CIO d'Orange | 0.0 | |||||
| Gigondas | 0.0 | |||||
| Issidore Rollande | 0.0 | |||||
| L'Oustau di Libre | 0.0 | |||||
| La Couleur des Mots | 0.0 | |||||
| Les mots clés | 0.0 | |||||
| Lilec | 0.0 | |||||
| Médiathèque | 0.0 | |||||
| Médiathèque | 0.0 | |||||
| Médiathèque Amédée de Pontbriand | 0.0 | |||||
| Médiathèque Aureille | 0.0 | |||||
| Médiathèque Benjamin Priaulet | 0.0 | |||||
| Médiathèque Ceccano | 0.0 | |||||
| Médiathèque de Caumont | 0.0 | |||||
| Médiathèque de Graveson | 0.0 | |||||
| Médiathèque de Saze | 0.0 | |||||
| Médiathèque Jean Ferrat | 0.0 | |||||
| Médiathèque Jean Tortel | 0.0 | |||||
| Médiathèque La Durance | 0.0 | |||||
| Médiathèque Le Grand Mas | 0.0 | |||||
| Médiathèque Léon-Alègre | 0.0 | |||||
| Médiathèque Les Mûriers | 0.0 | |||||
| Médiathèque Marc Alyn | 0.0 | |||||
| Médiathèque Marc Mielly | 0.0 | |||||
| Médiathéque Municipale | 0.0 | |||||
| Médiathèque Renaud-Barrault | 0.0 | |||||
| Médiathèque Saint-Pons | 0.0 | |||||
| Médiathèque Varadier d'Estourmel | 0.0 | |||||
| Paul & Alice Cluchier | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Avignon
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ch'tiot poulet | |||||
| Fruits & Légumes | |||||
| Halles d'Avignon | |||||
| Le marché des producteurs | |||||
| Le Planet | |||||
| Marché | |||||
| Marché | |||||
| Marché agricole | |||||
| Marché aux primeurs | |||||
| Marché aux puces de Bonpas | |||||
| Marché d'Aubignan | |||||
| Marché d'Intérêt National de Cavaillon | |||||
| Marché de Montclar-Avignon | |||||
| Marché de Montfavet | |||||
| Marché de Provence | |||||
| Marché de Rognonas | |||||
| Marché de Sernhac | |||||
| Marché de Sorgues | |||||
| Marché de Velleron | |||||
| Marché des Producteurs | |||||
| Marché du dimanche | |||||
| Marché du jeudi matin | |||||
| Marché du samedi matin | |||||
| Marché hebdomadaire du mercredi matin | |||||
| Marché horticole | |||||
| Place de la glacière | |||||
| Place de la Juiverie | |||||
| Place de la liberté | |||||
| Place de la République | |||||
| Place des frères Brun, architectes | |||||
| Place du marché | |||||
| Place Ferdinand Buisson | |||||
| Place Xavier Battini | |||||
| Square des Maréchaux |
Hotels in Avignon
47 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Cafes in Avignon
31 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Cinemas in Avignon
3 cinemas within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Theatres in Avignon
100 theatres within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Monuments in Avignon
2 monuments within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Castles in Avignon
3 castles within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Clinics in Avignon
4 clinics within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Dentists in Avignon
8 dentists within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Veterinaries in Avignon
4 veterinaries within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Train Stations in Avignon
1 train stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Bus Stations in Avignon
3 bus stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Avignon
12 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Banks in Avignon
21 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Shopping Malls in Avignon
1 shopping malls within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gyms in Avignon
6 gyms within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Breweries in Avignon
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bière la Machotte | ||||
| Brasserie Ameno |
Stadiums & Teams in Avignon
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Ski Resorts Near Avignon
1 ski resorts within range.
| Resort | Slopes (km) | Lifts | Peak (m) | Price | Season | Night | Park |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Station du Mont Serein | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
Airports Near Avignon
34 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Marseille Provence Airport | MRS | Large Airport |
| Aérodrome d'Alès Cévennes | - | Medium Airport |
| Aubenas-South Ardèche Airport | OBS | Medium Airport |
| Avignon Caumont airport | AVN | Medium Airport |
| Istres-Le Tubé Air Base | - | Medium Airport |
| Nîmes-Arles-Camargue Airport | FNI | Medium Airport |
| Orange-Caritat (BA 115) Air Base | - | Medium Airport |
| Salon-de-Provence (BA 701) Air Base | - | Medium Airport |
| Aérodrome d'Aubenasson | - | Small Airport |
| Aérodrome d'Eyguières | - | Small Airport |
| Aérodrome de Montpellier - Candillargues | - | Small Airport |
| Aix Les Milles airport | - | Small Airport |
| Aix-en-Provence Paramotor Field | - | Small Airport |
| Altiport de La Motte Chalancon | - | Small Airport |
| Altisurface de Faucon | - | Small Airport |
| Avignon-Pujaut Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Berre-la-Fare Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Coustellet Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Edgar Soumille Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Le Grand Plantier Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Le Mazet De Romanin Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Montélimar-Ancône Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Nîmes Courbessac Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Pierrelatte Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Plan-de-Dieu-Orange Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Remoulins Private Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Rouveirolle Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Ruoms Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Saint Victor Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Saint-Martin Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Saint-Martin-de-Castillon Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Saint-Suffren Private Ultralight Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Uzès-Belvezet Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Valréas Visan Airfield | - | Small Airport |
Post Offices in Avignon
9 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| Avignon Baroncelli | |
| Avignon Les Olivades | |
| Avignon Place Pie | |
| Avignon Portail Matheron | |
| Avignon République | |
| AVIGNON REPUBLIQUE MIGNARD | |
| Avignon Saint-Jean | |
| Avignon Saint-Ruf | |
| Poste Annexe |
UNESCO World Heritage Sites Near Avignon
1 UNESCO sites.
| Site | Category | Year |
|---|---|---|
| Historic Centre of Avignon: Papal Palace, Episcopal Ensemble and Avignon Bridge | Cultural | 1995 |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Avignon
31 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Abbaye Saint-Ruf | |
| Basilique Saint-Pierre | |
| Cathédrale Notre-Dame-des-Doms | |
| Centre Protestant Évangélique Les Sources | |
| Chapelle | |
| Chapelle de l'Immaculée Conception | |
| Chapelle de l'Oratoire | |
| Chapelle des franciscains | |
| Chapelle des Pénitents gris | |
| Chapelle des Pénitents Noirs | |
| Chapelle Notre-Dame-de-conversion | |
| Chapelle Saint-Bénézet | |
| Chapelle Saint-Louis | |
| Chapelle Sainte-Marthe | |
| Collégiale Saint-Didier | |
| Église Adventiste du 7e Jour | |
| Église du Sacré-Coeur | |
| Église Jean XXIII | |
| Église orthodoxe Saint-Côme-et-Saint-Damien | |
| Église Saint-Agricol |
Quick Facts
Around Avignon
Places within 5 km radius - OpenStreetMap data
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Public Holidays in France
11 public holidays this year
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Get ReportFrequently Asked Questions About Avignon
What is the population of Avignon?
Avignon has a population of 89,769 residents and is located in France. The population density is 3,582 people per square mile, spread across 25.1 square miles.
Is Avignon expensive to live in?
The median household income is $19,105, 75% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $132,600 (53% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $663 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 6.9x, which means housing is a stretch relative to local earnings.
What is the weather like in Avignon?
Avignon enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 60°F (16°C). Winter temperatures average 43°F in January, while summers reach an average of 79°F in July. The area receives 322 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 23.4 inches, with 1.9 inches of snow.
How is the job market in Avignon?
The job market in Avignon faces challenges, with unemployment at 21.3% / significantly above the national rate of 3.6%. There are 487 business establishments in the area, including 283 restaurants and food service locations.
How much does housing cost in Avignon?
The median home value in Avignon is $132,600. For renters, the median monthly rent is $663.
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