Rocher des Doms

The Rocher des Doms, a panoramic garden of Avignon

Its feet in the Rhône, the Rocher des Doms dominates Avignon and faces Villeneuve-lès-Avignon. The Avignon audio-guided tour stops here to evoke this perched garden, a setting of greenery and a belvedere over the river and the city.

An English-style garden on the rock

The Rocher des Doms is a rocky spur overlooking the Rhône, the historic cradle of Avignon. Laid out as an English-style garden, it offers lawns, ponds, shaded paths and varied species. From its heights, the view takes in the river, the Pont Saint-Bénézet, Villeneuve-lès-Avignon and the surroundings. Neighbour of the cathedral and the Palais des Papes, it is a haven of greenery at the top of the city of the Popes.

What to see

Here you enjoy the gardens, the ponds and the panoramic viewpoints over the Rhône, the bridge of Avignon and Villeneuve-lès-Avignon. The Rocher des Doms is one of the finest belvederes of the city, a stone's throw from the cathedral and the Palais des Papes. It is a refreshing and must-see stop, at the top of Avignon.

Practical information

The Rocher des Doms lies at the top of Avignon, near the cathedral and the Palais des Papes, reachable on foot by a climb. It is a public garden freely accessible during opening hours, which vary with the season; its paths suit a stroll. The viewpoints are particularly beautiful in the late-day light.

What is the Rocher des Doms?

It is a rocky spur overlooking the Rhône, laid out as an English-style garden, the historic cradle of Avignon and a belvedere over the city.

What can you see from the Rocher des Doms?

The Rhône, the Pont Saint-Bénézet, Villeneuve-lès-Avignon and the surroundings, one of the finest panoramas of the city.