The broken Pont Saint-Bénézet over the Rhône in Avignon, with the cathedral and the Palais des Papes behind
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Staying around Carmes and Rue des Teinturiers

Check which end of this quarter your accommodation occupies. Place des Carmes sits north of Rue des Teinturiers, so two addresses described as being in the same area can give you different walks home. Cobblestones along the stream also make a difference with luggage. Choose your route from the station using the exact entrance, rather than the neighborhood label.

At a glance

Best for
Old streets, dinner
At night
Quiet; busy on Teinturiers
Getting around
On foot
Price level
€€
Our verdict

The eastern quarter of the old town: small shops, a stream-side lane of cafes and bistros, and a calmer night than the center.

Good for

  • Narrow streets, cafes and bistros on foot
  • A calmer night than the center
  • Couples and longer stays

Think twice if

  • You have heavy bags: some lanes are cobbled
  • You want the station nearby: it is a fifteen-minute walk

How Carmes and Rue des Teinturiers compares with the rest of Avignon

Nearby

What is near Carmes and Rue des Teinturiers

  1. Place des Carmes

    From the middle of Rue des Teinturiers, allow about twelve minutes on foot through the eastern old town.

  2. Les Halles

    Place Pie is roughly eight minutes on foot from the western end of Rue des Teinturiers.

  3. Musée Angladon

    Allow around twelve minutes from Rue des Teinturiers to reach the museum on Rue Laboureur.

Eating

Eating in Carmes and Rue des Teinturiers

Choose a table with your route home in mind, particularly if your room is nearer Carmes than the stream. The lanes offer cafes and small restaurants, but opening days vary. Before a show, explain your departure time when booking and leave a margin for walking.

Getting around

Getting around from Carmes and Rue des Teinturiers

From Rue des Teinturiers, allow around twenty minutes on foot to Avignon Centre; addresses nearer Carmes may take longer. Use Centre for the train connection to Avignon TGV. For luggage, favor ordinary streets over a scenic route along cobbled sections beside the stream.

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Hotels in Carmes and Rue des Teinturiers

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Questions

Staying around Carmes and Rue des Teinturiers

Are Carmes and Rue des Teinturiers the same location?

They form part of a broader eastern quarter, but they are distinct places. Check your address carefully when comparing walking distances.

Is Rue des Teinturiers easy with a suitcase?

Its cobbled surface can be awkward with small wheels. Ask your accommodation which approach gives you the shortest walk over uneven paving.

How should I plan dinner before a performance?

Choose a restaurant close to either your accommodation or the venue. Tell staff when you need to leave and allow time to find the theater entrance.

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