Salt granary

The Grenier à sel of Avignon, a place of contemporary art

The Grenier à sel of Avignon is a fourteenth-century historic monument, become a cultural place dedicated to contemporary art. The Avignon audio-guided tour stops here to evoke this former salt warehouse, today a space of creation and encounter.

From a salt warehouse to a place of culture

Dating from the fourteenth century, the Grenier à sel was once a place of salt storage, a precious commodity at the time. This historic monument has been renovated and transformed into a cultural place, dedicated to the encounter between the arts, the sciences and the digital. Become a space of contemporary creation, it illustrates the way Avignon brings its old heritage and today's creation into dialogue.

What to see

Here you discover a renovated historic monument, housing exhibitions, installations and contemporary art events. The contrast between the old architecture and the current creation is what makes the place interesting. It is a stop for lovers of art and heritage, in the heart of Avignon.

Practical information

The Grenier à sel lies in the heart of Avignon, reachable on foot. A working cultural place, it can be visited during exhibitions and events, according to its own hours and conditions, which vary. It is best to check the programme before coming.

What was the Grenier à sel of Avignon?

It was a place of salt storage dating from the fourteenth century; this renovated historic monument is today a place of contemporary art.

Where is the Grenier à sel?

In the heart of the historic centre of Avignon.