The Grenier à Sel, located in the historic center of Avignon, is a striking cultural venue that bridges past and present. Originally built in the 14th century as a warehouse for storing salt, a precious commodity that shaped the city’s economy, the building has been transformed into a dynamic space for contemporary art and creativity. Its vast stone halls, once filled with barrels of salt, now host exhibitions, installations, and performances that highlight innovation across disciplines, from visual arts to digital culture. The venue’s architecture, with its vaulted ceilings and robust walls, provides a dramatic backdrop that enhances the dialogue between heritage and modern expression. Today, the Grenier à Sel stands as a symbol of Avignon’s ability to reinvent its historic landmarks, offering visitors a unique experience where centuries of history meet the energy of today’s artistic scene.
Avignon FranceLe Grenier à sel is located at 2 Rue du Rempart Saint-Lazare in the heart of Avignon's historic intramuros district, a renovated 18th-century salt warehouse turned contemporary art venue near the western city walls and Rhône River. This cultural space hosting exhibitions and performances sits amid pedestrian streets, just a 5-minute walk from Avignon Centre train station in the UNESCO-listed old town. Nearby sites form a vibrant creative hub. The Cloître Saint-Louis occupies a 16th-century Jesuit novitiate on Rue du Portail Boquier steps away, while Collection Lambert and Palais du Roure grace elegant mansions on adjacent rues Violette and du Collège du Roure with modern art and Provençal heritage. Rue de la République leads to Musée Lapidaire in its Baroque chapel, connecting to Place de l'Horloge's cafés and theaters, then uphill to Palais des Papes in the cultural core.
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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 Louis Vouland
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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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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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