The Musée Louis Vouland, set within a refined 19th‑century townhouse on Boulevard Pasteur, is one of Avignon’s most elegant cultural addresses. Created from the collection of industrialist and art lover Louis Vouland, the museum opened in 1979 and offers a journey into the decorative arts of the 17th and 18th centuries. Its richly furnished rooms display exquisite furniture, porcelain, silverware, and tapestries, evoking the atmosphere of a grand Provençal residence. Alongside these treasures, the museum also hosts temporary exhibitions and a notable collection of modern works by regional artists, bridging past and present. The intimate setting, with its shaded garden and period interiors, makes the Vouland a place where visitors can experience both the refinement of French art de vivre and the creativity of Provence. Recognized as a Musée de France, it remains a hidden gem in Avignon, inviting discovery beyond the city’s monumental landmarks.
Avignon FranceMusée Louis Vouland is located at 17 Rue Victor Hugo in Avignon's elegant 19th-century district, just inside the western city ramparts near the Rhône River, housed in a charming hôtel particulier on the site of a former Dominican convent. This decorative arts museum offers a serene escape amid tree-lined streets, a short 10-15 minute walk from Avignon Centre train station or easily accessible by bike or bus in the quieter intramuros area. Nearby spots blend culture and leisure seamlessly. The Musée Calvet and its garden lie about 0.2 km east on Rue Joseph Vernet, displaying fine arts and archaeology, while Place de l'Horloge with theaters, cafés, and a carousel hums 0.5 km away on lively pedestrian paths. The Musée Lapidaire occupies a Baroque chapel on Rue de la République nearby, and routes uphill lead to the Palais des Papes cluster, all within Avignon's walkable UNESCO historic core enriched by boutiques and river views.
Palais des Papes
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Musée du Petit Palais
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Musée Calvet
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Musée Lapidaire
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Musée Requien
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Musée Angladon
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Musée du Mont-de-Piété
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Collection Lambert Avignon
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Palais du Roure
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Cloître saint Louis expositions
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Le Grenier à sel
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Bains Pommer
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Musée du Théâtre et des Spectacles
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Opéra Grand Avignon
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Théâtre Benoît-XII
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Théâtre du Chêne Noir
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Théâtre des Halles
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Théâtre de la Manufacture
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Théâtre du Balcon
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Théâtre Golovine
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Théâtre Episcène
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Théâtre de l’Arrache-Cœur
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Théâtre Notre-Dame
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Théâtre du Girasole
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Atezart Galerie Michel Perrier
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Galerie Ducastel
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Galerie Daniel Jean - Le Cube Vernet
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Galerie Rousset
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Gallery & Boutique John Gormsen
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Les Artisans de la Barthelasse
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Galerie La porte rouge
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Galerie des Augustins
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Arcane du Pape
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HAÏKU
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The Bridge of Avignon
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Jardin des Doms
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Basilique Saint-Pierre
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Les Halles d'Avignon
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Tour Saint Jean
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Parc Chico Mendes
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Remparts d'Avignon
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Fort Saint-André
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Tour Philippe‑le‑Bel
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Vergers Urbain V
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Abbaye de Saint Ruf
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Pétramale Garden
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Cloître des Carmes
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Jardin Georges Pompidou
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Cathédrale Notre-Dame des Doms
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Maison Jean Vilar
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Chapelle Saint-Martial
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Church of Saint-Agricol
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Église Saint-Didier
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Église Saint-Symphorien-les-Carmes
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Église Saint-Joseph-Travailleur
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Chapelle des Pénitents Noirs
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Chapelle des Pénitents Blanc
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Belvédère Panoramique du Rhône
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Passage de la Pyramide
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