Rocher des Doms
Jardin des Doms
A free garden on a limestone hill north of the Palais des Papes, overlooking the Rhône, the broken bridge and the Fort Saint-André on the opposite bank.
Rocher des Doms sits on the limestone heights where Avignon began. It was laid out as an English-style garden in the 19th century, with ponds, swans, fountains and a café kiosk. The north viewing platform overlooks the broken bridge, the Rhône, the Île de la Barthelasse and the Fort Saint-André across the river in Villeneuve-lès-Avignon, and on clear days you can see Mont Ventoux in the distance. Entry is free, and the garden is open from about 7:30 until evening (extended into the night in summer). It is a few minutes' climb from the steps beside the Palais des Papes square, or on foot alongside the Notre-Dame des Doms cathedral. It is often visited together with the Palais des Papes and the broken bridge.
Opening hours
Approx. 07:30–20:00 (extended in summer)
Nearby sights
- Palais des Papes, Avignon
- Pont Saint-Bénézet (Pont d'Avignon)
- Les Halles d'Avignon
- Fort Saint-André, Villeneuve-lès-Avignon
- Châteauneuf-du-Pape
- Saint-Rémy-de-Provence
- Saint-Paul de Mausole
- Glanum