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At the heart of the city, which
was once the capital of Christianity, lays the three-star Hotel de
l’Horloge. Overlooking the “Place de l'Horloge” and close to the Palais
des Papes and the Convention Centre, the hotel features 66 recently
renovated rooms housed in a XIX century building. You can relax in
comfort in a cozy room complete with modern amenities: stylish
furnishings, mini bar, satellite TV, radio, and hair-dryer in the
bathroom. Choose from Classic single, double, twin rooms, superior rooms
or one of the five rooms with a terrace. The hotel also offers two rooms
equipped for disabled travelers. To get your morning off to a good
start, enjoy a leisurely breakfast on the veranda of the breakfast room
on the ground floor.
Avignon, a historical city located at the crossroads of the Provence and
Languedoc regions, invites you to take advantage of its ideal location
at the centre of a region rich in cultural heritage. From Avignon you
can visit the Roman city of Nimes, Orange with its unique amphitheatre,
Saint Remy de Provence with its antiques and the Roman Arenas of Arles.
You are also just a short drive away to the Alpilles Mountains and the
Citadelle of Les Baux de Provence as well as the many picturesque
villages of the Luberon. Travel through the magical landscapes along the
famous wine routes of Châteauneuf du Pape, Gigondas, and Beaume de
Venise and also journey through the lavender fields which follow the
river Sorgue until reaching Fontaine de Vaucluse. Avignon is the ideal
starting point to discover the treasures of Provence... The treasures of
Avignon itself should not be missed. Take a walk on the legendary "Pont
d'Avignon" and turn back towards the city to admire the majestic sight
of the Palais des Papes (Popes’ Palace). Stroll down the winding, narrow
streets of the city and visit the many museums, antique shops and art
galleries that Avignon has to offer. The city also boasts a wide
selection of wonderful cafés, restaurants and shops to round off your
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