Avignon

🚼Pram

Avignon's compact, walled old town is largely flat and easy to navigate on foot, though some streets near the Palais des Papes are cobbled. The Ile de la Barthelasse across the river offers flat parkland that's especially easy with a pram.

🍽️Food & Eating

Avignon's restaurants, many clustered around Place de l'Horloge, are relaxed and used to tourist families, with simple Provencal dishes, pizza and pasta widely available. Outdoor markets like Les Halles d'Avignon are a good stop for fresh, kid-friendly food. Supermarkets are well stocked.

🛡️Safety

Avignon is a small, safe city with low crime rates, easy to navigate within its historic walls. Tap water is safe to drink. Summer heat can be intense in the enclosed stone streets, so plan outdoor time for morning or evening during July and August.

🏥Hospitals

Centre Hospitalier Henri Duffaut in Avignon has an emergency department and pediatric services. Pharmacies are easy to find throughout the compact centre. English proficiency is moderate, more common among younger staff and in tourist-facing businesses.