Wondering where to park in Avignon? Good news: parking in Avignon is easier than many visitors expect. In fact, Avignon is one of the most parking-friendly cities in the South of France, especially for a historic city surrounded by medieval ramparts.

Unlike many towns in Provence, Avignon offers several practical options for visitors arriving by car, including free parking areas, paid car parks, underground parking lots, and shuttle connections into the city center.

If you are visiting the Palais des Papes, joining an Avignon walking tour, exploring the old town, or spending the day inside the ramparts, it is usually best to leave your car outside or near the city walls and enjoy the historic center on foot. The streets inside Avignon’s ramparts can be narrow, busy, and confusing if you do not know the city, but several convenient parking options make it easy to avoid unnecessary stress.

Depending on your type of vehicle and how long you plan to stay in Avignon, these are some of the main parking options available during your visit to the City of the Popes:

• Free open-air parking, including P+R options with free city shuttle connections
• Paid open-air parking
• Paid parking along city streets
• Paid underground parking lots
• Parking for RVs, camper vans or tall vehicles