The Church of Saint‑Agricol is one of Avignon’s oldest parish churches, dedicated to the city’s patron saint. Originally founded in the 7th century and rebuilt in the 14th century, it reflects the transition from Romanesque to Gothic architecture. Its façade, marked by elegant stonework and a central rose window, opens into a luminous interior where slender columns and vaulted ceilings create a sense of harmony. The church houses notable artworks, including altarpieces and stained glass that narrate episodes of local devotion. Saint Agricol, revered for his compassion and miracles, remains a symbol of Avignon’s spiritual identity, and the church continues to serve as a place of worship and community gathering. Nestled near the bustling Place de l’Horloge, it offers visitors a quiet refuge and a direct link to the city’s religious heritage, blending history, faith, and artistry in enduring stone.
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The Church of Saint-Agricol is located at 23 Rue Saint-Agricol in the Fustiers quarter, right in the historic centre of Avignon within the medieval walls, a short walk from the Rhône River. It stands between Place de l’Horloge and the riverfront, close to the Palais des Papes and Cathédrale Notre-Dame des Doms, and just minutes from nearby attractions such as the Musée Calvet and Musée Lapidaire, Porte de l’Oulle city gate, main shopping streets, cafés and restaurants in the old town.
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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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Le Grenier à sel
Arts Center
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
Basilica
Les Halles d'Avignon
Market
Tour Saint Jean
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Parc Chico Mendes
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Remparts d'Avignon
Fortress
Fort Saint-André
Fortress
Tour Philippe‑le‑Bel
Tower
Vergers Urbain V
Botanical Garden
Abbaye de Saint Ruf
Abbey
Pétramale Garden
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Cloître des Carmes
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Jardin Georges Pompidou
Park
Cathédrale Notre-Dame des Doms
Cathedral
Maison Jean Vilar
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Chapelle Saint-Martial
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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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