Luggage storage Avignon

Avignon is an important and exciting French city where the modern world and ancient history live cheek and jowl.  Here you will find a modern university as well as ancient ramparts and an awe-inspiring Papal palace, all sitting on the confluence of the Rhone and Durance Rivers. 

The city oozes culture and in 2000 became the European capital of culture. Every summer the city is thronged with tourists and performers as the streets play host to a vast variety of performing arts. It is a UNESCO world heritage site as well as home to 100,000 people.

There are many reasons to visit this charming city and no visitor will complain that there was not enough to do. Whether you are into culture, arts, cuisine, or history, you will find it in Avignon. The only thing that might hamper your visit would be having to haul your baggage as you explore. Fortunately, this is where Bounce luggage storage services come into play. They understand this constant traveler’s dilemma and to alleviate the problem they have partnered with local businesses to make baggage storage easy and convenient. You can book online to find a storage service near you, and you will also receive free insurance so that you can enjoy your visit free from any concerns. 

Things to do

The city is crammed with interesting options, and even just walking through her ancient streets can be a memorable experience. Here are some places you should definitely include on your to-do list.

Museums:

• Petit Palais Museum: This small museum is one that you will regret if you don’t visit. In addition to its stunning architecture, it houses a collection of fabulous Italian Renaissance paintings, including works by Sandro Botticelli and Vittore Carpaccio. The museum is small enough to do in under two hours, but it is recommended that you try a guided tour to help interpret all you are seeing. Entry is free, and it is only a few minutes' walk from the Papal Palaces. (You will not be allowed to enter if you are carrying large items of luggage. Fortunately, there is a Bounce luggage service nearby where you will be able to drop your bags during your visit.)
• Musee Lapidaire:  So many historical incidents have occurred in this region over the years that it would be difficult to put everything into context without museums such as this one. Here you will be exposed to Greek, Roman, Gallic, and Paleo Christian antiquities of inestimable value and importance. There is also an extensive exhibition on ancient Egypt. (The museum does not charge an entry fee, but you will not be allowed to carry large bags. Here you are well-advised to make use of one of Bounce's many luggage storage services in the vicinity.)
• Calvet Museum: Here is another free museum, this time featuring architectural and decorative works of art and including a very impressive Egyptian collection. There are paintings by artists from several countries as well as drawings, and art objects as well as regular visiting exhibits. The museum is housed in a stunning manor house, which further adds to any visit. (With no facility to hold large luggage items, you should consider contacting Bounce luggage storage services if you are traveling with suitcases or big bags.)

Shopping:

• Les Halles de Avignon: Many of the larger cities and towns in France will offer shopping halls. Quite simply, these are covered markets where farmers and food producers sell their wares. The Halles de Avignon have a long history and were originally a large pie market. They are extremely popular with locals and foreigners as they offer a great place to shop for food essentials and to enjoy a freshly prepared bite to eat. You can sip from a glass of wine or enjoy a coffee while you watch the parade of local life steadily streaming by. 
•  Les Fabricateurs: If you are a fan of handmade crafts and enjoy supporting local creators, this is the place for you. In this collective, seventeen artisans and artists have joined forces to display the goods they produce and offer courses, fashion shows, and animations. It provides you with the opportunity to find that really unique gift or souvenir of your Avignon visit that you are unlikely to find anywhere else.
• Le Chateau du Bois: You will not need to spend very long in Avignon to realize that lavender has had a powerful influence on the local economy. Originally introduced by the Romans, lavender has become a huge business in the Provence region, due largely to the fact that it is an important ingredient of the perfume trade. At Chateau du Bois you will be able to purchase cosmetics, perfumes, soaps, and a multitude of other products that are spin-offs of this very lucrative and typically French crop. 

Dining:

The French take their cooking very seriously and the nation will argue fiercely that they have some of the best chefs in the world. If you think that there are other nations that may be able to challenge this claim, then that is a thought you might want to keep to yourself while in France.

Local cuisine: Each region of France lays claim to various dishes that they like to declare as their own. Occasionally two regions will contend ownership of the same dish, and the ensuing arguments can go on for centuries. Local specialties to try in Avignon include Pissaldiere onion tart, pistou soup, and duck breast with figs. French restaurants to consider are Gout de Jour, a Michelin-starred restaurant specializing in locally sourced and seasonal ingredients. Maison Tartare is very popular, especially among meat lovers, and Soupape is great for unpretentious local cuisine served well. 

North African options: As you head south in France you draw nearer to Africa, and the overlapping history has led to equally integrated dishes. They tend to incorporate more spices than traditional French cuisine but are not overly hot unless you expressly ask for it to be that way. Restaurants to consider are the African Queen, Coucouserie de Horologe and Le Riad. 

Italian dining: With Italy and France being neighbors, it should come as no surprise that there are plenty of options for Italian dining while in Avignon. Another fact that will not surprise many people is that the Italians rate their culinary skills and traditions to be as high as those of the French. This is a hotly disputed subject, so you can decide for yourself. Try Casa Nostra, Italie las Bas or Chez Mimo before making up your mind on this contentious subject.