Avignon TGV luggage storage

About Avignon TGV Station

Not to be confused with Avignon-Centre Train Station, the state-of-the-art Avignon TGV Station is a destination for high-speed trains from across France. Avignon may be an ancient city that was once the home of popes in the Middle Ages, but this railway station, built in 2001, is an important hub in the high-tech network of high-speed trains that makes Avignon easily reachable from Paris, Marseille, and just about any other major city in France.

Avignon TGV Station lies around six km from the heart of the city, so it's important to note which Avignon train station you will arrive at if you're traveling to the city. A train connects the two stations, but make sure you know where you need to be if you're leaving from the city so you don't miss your train.

Old-fashioned luggage lockers are getting harder to find in translations these days due in part to security concerns. However, if you can't find a luggage locker at Avignon Train Station, Bounce can help. By partnering with local businesses, we provide an extensive network of left luggage facilities so you can leave heavy bags behind with local shops, restaurants, and hotels for anything from a few hours to days at a time. There's no better way to store luggage in Avignon, so download the Bounce app and take advantage of our luggage storage facilities so you can travel light as you see what the city has to offer.

Top attractions near Avignon TGV Station

Palais des Papes luggage storage

Avignon was the home of the papacy in the 14th century, and although the popes left long ago, they left the city with a legacy of beautiful medieval buildings that you have to experience for yourself when visiting Avignon. This 14th-century palace shows the splendor of the papal court at the height of its power and is one of the top attractions in the city. Just a short train or bus ride from Avignon TGV Station, this incredible palace doesn't allow large bags inside, so it's a good idea to store your bags at nearby luggage storage facilities or luggage lockers before you visit.

Avignon city walls luggage storage

Also built back in the 14th century, these imposing walls protected the city from its enemies. Nowadays, they make a fantastic place to walk and enjoy incredible views over the town. The medieval walls of the city are the perfect place to begin exploring the old town, with most of the city's historic attractions located inside. Leave your bags behind at a luggage storage facility at one of Avignon's train stations or in the city center so you don't have to worry about what to do with your things.

Pont d'Avignon luggage storage

This famous bridge, immortalized in song, no longer goes anywhere. Instead, it juts out into the Rhône River from the Avignon old town, its impressive ruins forming an icon of this ancient city. Leave your luggage behind in a convenient luggage locker and check out this photogenic and famous ruin. You can't really say you've been to Avignon without coming here.

Musée Du Petit Palais luggage storage

This mansion dates back to the 1300s and holds a stunning collection of Renaissance art, including works by famous artists like Botticelli. It's a must-visit for any art lover visiting Avignon, but you should note that the luggage storage facilities here are small, and if you can't find a luggage locker, you'll want to take advantage of luggage storage near Avignon TGV Station or in the city center where you can leave your luggage and explore empty-handed.

Transport options at Avignon TGV Station

Avignon Train Station luggage storage

It's possible to take the train from Avignon TGV station to the Central Avignon Train Station, a journey that should take five minutes and cost a couple of euros. That's the best way to get into the heart of the city, but if you're pressed for time and need to make a connection between the two train stations, you can also take a taxi from one station to the other.

Local tips and insider info

• Make sure you know which station you're arriving at and leaving from. Some train tickets require making a connection in a different station, and you may have to make the connection yourself, so make sure you know where you need to be and that you have enough time to make the short journey from Avignon TGV Station to the Central Avignon Train Station, or vice versa.
• Avignon is a very walkable city, and that's probably the best way to experience the atmosphere of the ancient streets. Once you've made your journey from the TGV Station into the heart of town, walking is probably the best way to get around.
• Be aware that throughout southern France, most businesses close for a couple of hours around lunchtime. If you have things you need to do, try to get them done in the morning or in the afternoon, and devote those couple of hours in the middle of the day to having lunch like everyone else does.

Conclusion

With easy connections to train stations in Marseille, Paris, Lyon, and elsewhere, Avignon TGV Train Station provides an important link between this medieval city and other towns throughout France. Once you've arrived at this Avignon train station, make sure you can find a place to leave your luggage behind before you head out to explore the city for yourself. With your belongings safely looked after, you can enjoy the historic palaces and churches, the leafy parks, and the delicious restaurants of this classic French city.