Youth Hostel Avignon - YMCA Gard Pont d'Avignon



Discover the wonders of Avignon, with its medieval heritage, living art and southern flavors, from the Avignon – YMCA youth hostel.
Ideally located just a few minutes from Avignon’s historic center and easily accessible by public transport, the Avignon – YMCA Gard Pont d’Avignon youth hostel welcomes you in a warm and practical setting. The hostel features spaces designed for everyone: outdoor swimming pool, sports field, table soccer, as well as areas for relaxation, work, artistic expression and sharing. Take advantage of your stay to explore Avignon and the surrounding area, with its medieval heritage, museums, shows and nature escapades along the Rhône.

services of the youth hostel Avignon - YMCA Gard Pont d'Avignon
Hosting
160 beds
43 rooms
Rooms with 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 and 6 beds
Catering
Breakfast
Lunch
Dinner
Picnic
Available services
Relaxation area / Laundry / Terrace with panoramic view / Playground / Swimming pool / Bike shed / Car park
Nearby
Restaurants / bars: 1 km
Supermarket / market: 2 km
Tourist office: 2 km
services of the youth hostel for groups
Catering
Breakfast
Lunch
Dinner
Picnic
Available room(s)
1 meeting room: 10 places
1 meeting room: 40 places
1 meeting room: 120 places
Driver-Accompanist
Single / double rooms for attendants and drivers
- Discover the Rue des Teinturiers, lined with 19th-century paddlewheels.
- Kayak on the Rhône at sunrise.
- Explore the city’s underground passageways, revealing the hidden mysteries of its lively alleyways.
- Take part in an improvised theater workshop in a secret courtyard during the Festival.
the activities of the youth hostel Avignon - YMCA Gard Pont d'Avignon
Avignon seduces travelers with its enchanting atmosphere, a blend of medieval heritage and southern charm. Surrounded by majestic ramparts, the city reveals its cobbled streets, lively squares and sun-drenched ochre facades. As you stroll along, you’ll discover the famous Rue des Teinturiers, gourmet halles brimming with local produce and charming terraced cafés inviting you to relax. A city of art and culture, Avignon vibrates all year round to the rhythm of its museums, galleries and shows.
And around…
The area around Avignon offers a diversity of landscapes and experiences not to be missed. Discover the hilltop villages of the Luberon, such as Gordes or Roussillon, admire the vineyards of Châteauneuf-du-Pape or marvel at the Pont du Gard, a Roman masterpiece and UNESCO World Heritage Site. For a natural interlude, the Barthelasse island, Europe’s largest river green space, invites you to take a stroll or bike ride, with a breathtaking view of the papal city. Between culture, heritage and the art of living, Avignon and its region offer an unforgettable Provencal getaway.
- Bike
- Water sports (canoeing, paddling, etc.)
- Hiking
- Pont d’Avignon: 1.7 km
- Palais des Papes: 1.9 km
- Requien Museum: 2 km
- Fort Saint-André: 2 km
- St Peter’s Basilica: 2 km
- Botanical garden
- Les Halles Gourmandes d’Avignon
- Water sports stadium with beach and pools
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Map & access
Access by road
A9 15 km away
A7 10 km away
Bus
Line 16, Monteau stop (50 m)
Line 5, Villeneuve Gare stop (150 m)
Station
Avignon Centre (3 km)
Avignon Gare TGV (6 km)
Airport
Avignon Provence (13 km)
Marseille Provence (85 km)