Cours Jean Jaurès

The Cours Jean-Jaurès, a great artery of Avignon

The Cours Jean-Jaurès is one of the main axes of Avignon, located at the gates of the ramparts. The Avignon audio-guided tour takes it to evoke this great artery, which links the station to the heart of the city.

The entrance to the city at the gates of the ramparts

The Cours Jean-Jaurès links the railway station of Avignon to the Rue de la République, the main axis of the centre. Located at the gates of the ramparts, it constitutes one of the great entrances of the city. The street has borne several names over history, notably at the fall of the Second Empire. Lined with buildings and trees, it welcomes visitors upon their arrival in the city of the Popes.

What to see

Here you wander between buildings, shops and terraces, along this great artery that leads to the heart of Avignon. The Cours Jean-Jaurès is the ideal gateway to begin the discovery of the city, from the station towards the Rue de la République. It is a lively stop, on the threshold of the historic centre.

Practical information

The Cours Jean-Jaurès lies at the gates of the ramparts of Avignon, linking the station to the Rue de la République, reachable on foot. It is a public artery freely accessible and on the level; the shops have their own hours. It is the natural starting point of a visit of the historic centre.

What does the Cours Jean-Jaurès link in Avignon?

It links the railway station of Avignon to the Rue de la République, at the gates of the ramparts, and constitutes one of the great entrances of the city.

Where is the Cours Jean-Jaurès?

At the gates of the ramparts of Avignon, between the station and the Rue de la République.