Parking des Italiens (P+R)
park-and-ride
Av. de la Synagogue, 84000 Avignon, France
Free
Open 24h
- Price notes
- Completely free, with no ticket needed, and a free shuttle bus runs into the centre. Surveillance is on site roughly 7am–7pm; parking is limited to 24 hours.
- Walk to centre
- 20 min
Parking des Italiens is one of Avignon’s free park-and-ride lots and, with over a thousand reviews, the most popular way to leave the car and still reach the old town easily. As guests put it, it is “completely free (no ticket needed)” and a “free electric bus into the city every 5 minutes” shuttles you to the centre; you can also walk in about 20 minutes. The lot is huge, so note your row number — the shaded spaces under the trees go first. It is busiest with commuters, so arrive before 10am or after the morning rush for an easy space, and as one reviewer advises, “remove everything inside the car” for safety.
Good to know
- Take the free shuttle bus — it runs into the centre every few minutes.
- Arrive before 10am or after the morning commuter rush to find a space easily.
- Note your row number in the large lot, and take valuables out of the car.
Pros
- Completely free, no ticket needed
- Free shuttle bus into the centre
- Huge lot — usually has space outside peak commute
Cons
- Fills with commuters mid-morning
- Open-air; shaded spots go first
- Limited to 24 hours
Frequently asked questions
Is Parking des Italiens really free?
Yes — it is a free park-and-ride lot with no ticket needed, and a free shuttle bus runs into the centre of Avignon. Parking is limited to 24 hours.
How do I get from the car park into town?
A free shuttle bus runs from the lot into the centre every few minutes, or you can walk into the old town in about 20 minutes.