Horloge Square

Place de l'Horloge, the lively heart of Avignon

In the heart of the city, Place de l'Horloge is a place of liveliness and passage not to be missed during the visit of Avignon. The Avignon audio-guided tour stops here to evoke this central square, lined with fine buildings and terraces.

The square and its clock tower

Place de l'Horloge takes its name from the clock tower, built in 1354 by Audouin Auberti, nephew of Pope Innocent VI. The heart of Avignon life, it is lined with fine buildings, including the theatre and the town hall, and many terraces. Lively all year, it is one of the unmissable meeting places of the city of the Popes.

What to see

You admire the clock tower, the town hall, the theatre and the fine façades that line the square, in a lively atmosphere. The heart of the city, it hosts terraces, markets and activities. It is a central stop of Avignon, an ideal starting point to explore the historic centre.

Practical information

Place de l'Horloge lies in the heart of the historic centre of Avignon, near the Palais des Papes, reachable on foot. It is a public space open at all times, freely accessible and on the level; the theatre, the shops and the terraces have their own hours. The square is particularly lively in the evening and during the festival.

When was the clock tower of Avignon built?

In 1354, by Audouin Auberti, nephew of Pope Innocent VI; it gives its name to Place de l'Horloge.

What is found on Place de l'Horloge?

The clock tower, the town hall, the theatre and many terraces, in the heart of Avignon.