Hotels in Avignon

Fougasse

This fluffy, slightly brioche-like Provençal bread is very popular in the South, but you’ll find especially delicious fougasses in Avignon. It’s essentially a savory version, but there’s also a sweet version that’s called fougassette. It’s made with bacon, cheese, olives, herbs, onions, tomatoes and rosemary or thyme. Try it cold or hot. During your gourmet getaway in Avignon, you can enjoy a fougasse from bakeries or at your Campanile restaurant.

Provençal caillette

Provençal caillette is a small liver and lard pâté. It’s prepared with spinach and chard or with lettuce. “Balls” are wrapped in caul fat to keep their shape, then they’re baked in the oven, stuck to each other in a tian. If you get the chance during your stay in Avignon, discover authentic French meat-based caillette.

The oreillettes

People in Provence love oreillettes! The thin, crisp donuts come in the form of sugar-sprinkled pastries, sometimes flavored with orange blossoms. They’re especially eaten during Mardi Gras but can be found at any time of the year. Locals love the crunchy textures as evidenced with the croquant Villaret, the gastronomic specialty of Nîmes. This biscuit, made with almonds, was formulated in 1775 by the Villaret family, hence its name.People in Provence love oreillettes! The thin, crisp donuts come in the form of sugar-sprinkled pastries, sometimes flavored with orange blossoms. They’re especially eaten during Mardi Gras but can be found at any time of the year. Locals love the crunchy textures as evidenced with the croquant Villaret, the gastronomic specialty of Nîmes. This biscuit, made with almonds, was formulated in 1775 by the Villaret family, hence its name.

The Avignon Festival

Since 1947, dozens of plays are performed throughout the city in July. The Cour d’Honneur of the Palais des Papes, the Cloître des Carnes and other historic places host the official festival referred to as ‘In’. But as you stroll through the streets of Avignon, you’ll also enjoy the atmosphere of the Festival Off: an alternative festival of theatre and live performances. It’s an opportunity to see many plays by independent troupes that during the day go out into the streets in costume to promote their plays.

Les Hivernales

In the summer, tourists flock to Avignon to enjoy the atmosphere of the theatre festival, but the city’s cultural life is also rich in the wintertime, with a famous dance festival! Enjoy your stay at our Campanile hotels in Avignon in the winter to discover Les Hivernales, a contemporary dance festival that runs from February through March and includes hands-on internships, dance photography exhibitions, and more. You can also meet famous choreographers and attend performances you’ll never forget.