go to content go to search box go to global site navigation

Avignon

Entertainment in Avignon

  1. A

    Cafe la Scène

    On pretty place Crillon, La Scène's outdoor tables are good for drinks and small bites; inside there's a dance floor and cabaret.

    reviewed

  2. B

    Cinéma Utopia

    Four-screen art-house cinema showing films in original langauge.

    reviewed

  3. C

    AJMI

    Inside La Manutention arts centre, AJMI showcases improvisational jazz at its intimate second-floor (no elevator) black-box theatre. There are generally shows on Thursday and Friday evenings and Sunday afternoons.

    reviewed

  4. D

    L’Esclave

    Avignon’s inner-city gay bar gets busy after 11:30pm.

    reviewed

  5. E

    Théâtre du Chêne Noir

    There are dozens of theatres in Avigon, including Théâtre du Chêne Noir.

    reviewed

  6. F

    Red Zone

    A studenty crowd gathers here for its regular gigs, boogying and always-buzzing bar.

    reviewed

  7. G

    Théâtre du Chien qui Fume

    The Théâtre du Chien qui Fume is an alternative theatre venue in the dyers' district.

    reviewed

  8. H

    Théâtre du Bourg Neuf

    There are dozens of theatres in Avigon, including the mainstream Théâtre du Bourg Neuf.

    reviewed

  9. I

    Opéra Théâtre d'Avignon

    Built 1847 Avignon's main classical venue presents operas, plays, chamber music and ballet from October to June.

    reviewed

  10. J

    Le Cid Café

    Styled with a nod to the disco era, Le Cid is an upbeat cafe by day, DJ-bar by night.

    reviewed

  11. Advertisement

  12. K

    L'Opéra Café

    DJs keep the beats coming at this contemporary café with a thespian bent in the centre of action-station place de l'Horloge. It serves both lunch and dinner.

    reviewed

  13. L

    Red Sky

    A bit of London – cherry-red English pub with theme nights and TV sports.

    reviewed

  14. M

    Red Lion

    Looking like someone picked it up from central London and plonked it down in Avignon, this cherry-red English pub has gigs a couple of nights a week, and theme nights a couple of times a month.

    reviewed

  15. N

    Mon Bar

    This Parisian-looking bistro has been going for 70 years and looks set to go for another 70. It’s a neighbourhood institution; don’t expect more than a scowl if you try to order your coffee in English.

    reviewed

  16. O

    Utopia Bar

    Behind Palais des Papes, adjoining an art-house cinema and jazz-music center, l’Utopia draws smart crowds to its verandah, lined with red-velvet banquettes, ideal for drinks and light bites pre- or post-theatre.

    reviewed

  17. P

    La Compagnie des Comptoirs

    Also incorporating a snazzy restaurant wrapped around an 18th-century courtyard, sink back on raised Moroccan-style beds beneath the arches of this former convent cloister. Cutting-edge DJs mix it up on weekends.

    reviewed

  18. Q

    Woolloomooloo

    Inspired by the Australian bush, this eclectic Avignon institution, in a former printing house adjoining an old paper mill, embraces timber, antiques and a down-to-earth, authentic air that extends to its vegetarian-leaning menu. Get into to the spirit with a glass of the house speciality, Ti-Punch, packing Caribbean rum, lime juice, candied fruits, and spice-infused syrup.

    reviewed