Gare Avignon Centre luggage storage

About Gare Avignon Centre

Avignon is one of the most important historic cities in southern France. During the 14th century, Avignon was the residence of the Pope, which made it one of the chief centers of power in Western Europe. Although the popes have long since returned to Rome, Avignon still preserves many important medieval buildings to give the center of the city its unique charm.

Gare d'Avignon Centre is the gateway to the city's historic heart for thousands of travelers every year. Also known simply as Avignon Train Station, this station was constructed in 1866 and served as the main station of the city until the construction of Avignon TGV Station, built on the outskirts of town in 2001 to receive high-speed TGV trains from Paris, Lyon, Marseille, and other major French cities. Avignon's original train station is still an important gateway to the Avignon city center for thousands of people visiting Avignon every year, and its central location makes it the ideal place to begin any exploration of this famous city.

You can step right out of the Gare d'Avignon Centre and begin exploring right away. But you'll have a much easier time doing that if you remember to store luggage in nearby luggage storage facilities. Avignon Train Station doesn't have left luggage facilities or luggage lockers of its own, but don't worry. Bounce provides convenient luggage storage near the train station. By partnering with local shops and businesses, we provide an extensive network of luggage storage facilities where you can leave luggage for a few hours, an entire day, or for days at a time. Offering a full-service alternative to the standard luggage locker, our partners can keep any size of bag locked away safely until you're ready to pick them up again. If you're looking for luggage storage near Avignon Train Station, look for Bounce first.

Top attractions near Gare Avignon Centre

Les Halles d'Avignon luggage storage

It wouldn't be hard to make the argument that the true heart of any French city is its market. Avignon's main market is a delightful place to visit to take in the pulse of the city and shop for exquisite food. Along with the produce stalls and the famous vertical garden, you'll find a great range of cafés where you can try local delicacies and soak up the atmosphere. Note that there is no luggage storage here, so you'll want to leave your bags and suitcases behind with Bounce before you visit.

Musée Angladon luggage storage

Located in an 18th-century villa, this is one of the premier art museums in Avignon. Once the private collection of a big wig in the fashion industry, this museum curates work by Picasso, van Gogh, Cézanne, and Modigliani, among other greats of the 19th and 20th centuries. It's a great place to explore work by some of the most famous painters in art history, but you'll struggle to find a luggage locker here, so make sure you leave your heavy bags behind in a left luggage facility near one of the city's train stations before you go.

Jardin des Doms luggage storage

Situated on a hill overlooking the Rhône River, this popular urban park is the green jewel of Avignon. With a pond and carefully manicured gardens, it's a great place to escape the busyness of the city and enjoy a beautiful view over this famous city. There is no luggage storage available in the park itself, so you'll want to leave your heavy bags behind with Bounce before you visit. Once you do, though, you'll be able to enjoy great walking trails and grassy lawns right in the heart of town.

Transport options at Gare Avignon Centre

Avignon TGV Station luggage storage

Avignon Gare Centre receives regional trains from towns like Nîmes, Narbonne, Marseille, and Montpellier. However, if you're traveling into the city from further afield, there's a good chance you'll end up at the TGV Station to the south of the city. Luckily, the two stations are connected by a local train that takes only five minutes to make the journey. And if the timing doesn't work out for you, you can also take a taxi ride of six minutes to make your connection.

Local tips and insider info

• Avignon has huge historic importance and is one of the most visited cities in the region. For that reason, you need to be prepared for crowds. The second half of July and August is when most French people go on vacation, so if you can visit outside of this time, you'll find the streets less crowded and the hotels more affordable.
• Lunch is serious business in the south of France, and most businesses except restaurants close for at least a couple of hours in the middle of the day. It's best to do any shopping you need to do either in the morning or the afternoon and spend the middle of the day enjoying a leisurely lunch the way the French do.
• Don't get Avignon's train stations confused with one another. Make sure you know you need to depart from, as some train tickets require you to make a self-transfer from one station to the other.

Conclusion

Easily reached from Avignon TGV Station as well as nearby transportation hubs like Montpellier Train Station and Marseille Saint Charles Station, Avignon Train Station is the gateway to this fascinating and historic city. Once you've found a left luggage facility near the station, you'll be ready to explore everything the town has to offer.