Avignon Parking de l'ile de la Barthelasse
lot
All. Antoine Pinay, 84000 Avignon, France
Free
- Price notes
- Free, on the Île de la Barthelasse across the river, with a postcard view of the old town — about a 10-minute walk in. As at the other open lots, an isolated theft has been reported, so take valuables with you.
- Walk to centre
- 12 min
Avignon Parking de l’Île de la Barthelasse is a free car park on the island across the Rhône, prized as much for the view as the price: it is “a good place for a sunset walk and Instagram-able photos of Avignon old town,” with the floodlit walls and the Pont d’Avignon laid out in front of you. The town is about a 10-minute walk away over the bridge. It is a relaxed, free alternative to the park-and-ride lots, with a riverside recreation area alongside. As at any open lot, one reviewer reported an attempted break-in, so the usual rule applies — take your valuables with you — but most visitors park here without trouble.
Good to know
- Free, with the best view of the old town — superb at sunset.
- About a 10-minute walk over the bridge into the centre.
- Take valuables with you, as at any open lot.
Pros
- Free parking with a postcard view of the old town
- Riverside recreation area alongside
- Short walk over the bridge to the centre
Cons
- Open-air; an isolated break-in has been reported
- A little further out than the central garages
Frequently asked questions
Is there free parking near Avignon old town?
Yes — the lot on the Île de la Barthelasse across the river is free, about a 10-minute walk over the bridge, and has the best view of the old town. The Italiens and Île Piot park-and-ride lots are free too.
Is it a good spot for photos?
It is the spot — reviewers come here for the sunset view and photos of the floodlit walls and the Pont d’Avignon across the river.