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When the Festival begins, Avignon changes completely to a different rhythm. The streets fill up early in the morning, the terraces overflow, and the days often end much later than expected. Even if you know the city, you quickly find yourself improvising between two performances, a lunch that drags on forever, and a drink taken on a square.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

So I have gathered here the hotels, restaurants and caf\u00e9s I know and would recommend to anyone who is coming to spend a few days in Avignon. For the dates and the program, everything is grouped together in my article about the Festival d\u2019Avignon 2026<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Where to sleep during the Avignon Festival<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

La Mirande \u2014 4th place of the Amirande<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

La Mirande is probably the first address that comes to mind when asked where to stay in Avignon. The hotel is right next to the Palais des Papes, in an old palace, but what I prefer is its atmosphere. The fabrics, the objects, the colors and the furniture give the impression that every room has lived its own life. This is not one of those hotels where everything has been chosen to please no one.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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La Mirande \u2014 4 place de l\u2019Amirande, Avignon<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

During the Festival, the location is quite ideal: you leave the hotel and you\u2019re already in the middle of everything. It\u2019s also a great place to just have a drink or watch the interiors, which is something I always do with far too much attention.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Le Bristol \u2014 44 cours Jean Jaur\u00e8s<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

The Bristol is a simpler and more accessible option, a few minutes\u2019 walk from the ramparts. Its location is convenient when you want to be able to get home late without having to go through the entire city, and the open reception day and night prevents you from checking your watch during the final show.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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The Bristol \u2014 44 cours Jean Jaur\u00e8s, Avignon<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Where to eat and drink<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Le Change<\/a> \u2014 24 Place du Change<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Le Change is one of the places where I naturally return. You can have a coffee there in the morning, have lunch on the terrace, or stop for a drink when the place starts to get busy. During the Festival, I especially love the moment when you sit down for five minutes and end up watching people pass by for much longer than expected.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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\"Animation<\/a>
The visual identity of the Change \u2014 Minuit project by Orsay<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
\"Table
Inside the Exchange \u2014 Citizen Division photography<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n

This address also holds a special place for me, since I worked on its new identity, its photographs, its printed materials and its website with Minuit d\u2019Orsay. I have told the story The backstage of the Change overhaul<\/a> on the blog, and the complete project is visible on The Minuit d\u2019Orsay website<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Some plates from the Change<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

I also slipped you some photos of the dishes I created for the Change website. You can click on each image to find the article dedicated to the dish on their website.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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\"Steak<\/a>
The steak \u00e0 cheval \u2014 see the article on Change<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
\"Burgers<\/a>
The burger \u2014 see the article on Change<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
\"Salade<\/a>
The Caesar salad \u2014 see the article on Change<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n

During the Festival, Le Change is open 24\/7 from 7:30 a.m. to midnight.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Le B\u00e8ou \u2014 Rue Violette<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

The B\u00e8ou is a bit removed from the hustle and bustle. That\u2019s exactly what\u2019s good after spending several hours in crowded streets. The food is good, the plates are generous, and you can take your time having dinner without feeling like you have to leave immediately.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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\"Fresh
Le B\u00e8ou \u2014 Avignon<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
\"Appetizers
The entrances of the B\u00e8ou<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Casa Bronzini \u2014 13 Place de l\u2019Horloge<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Casa Bronzini is just as good for morning coffee as for an evening drink. The location is very central, which can be convenient when you\u2019re attending various performances, but it still maintains a pleasant atmosphere despite the hustle and bustle of Clock Square.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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\"Floral
Casa Bronzini \u2014 Avignon<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
\"Table
At the table at Casa Bronzini<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Le Festival \u2014 2 rue Saint-Agricol<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

The festival lives up to its name. The location is within walking distance of everything and remains convenient for eating between performances, having breakfast, or settling in when you don\u2019t feel like searching for a free table for an hour.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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\"Menus
The Festival \u2014 Avignon<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
\"Breakfast
Breakfast at the Festival<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Where to have a drink after a show<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Le Bibendum \u2014 83 rue Joseph Vernet<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

With its moldings, its large volumes and its somewhat Parisian atmosphere, Le Bibendum changes things up from the small terraces in the city center. You can have lunch there, have a cocktail, or prolong the evening with a glass of wine. I also go there for the decor, of course.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

A city that I also look at through my profession<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Since I am a graphic designer, web designer and founder of Minuit d\u2019Orsay<\/a>, When I\u2019m watching the posters, the frontages, the programs and the identity of the venues, I inevitably also look at them. During the Festival, Avignon becomes a huge observation ground: the walls change, the streets are covered with images and each theater tries to attract the attention of the public. It\u2019s another way to discover the city, between two performances or two terraces.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Also read before coming<\/h2>\n\n\n\n