The historic centre of Avignon is the commercial heart of the fortified old town, within the ramparts. It is organised around the rue de la République, the main pedestrian thoroughfare linking the station to the Palais des Papes, the place de l'Horloge and the Teinturiers district, famous for its paddle wheels along the Sorgue. Its lanes, squares and old façades make up a dense ensemble, listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
The district blends commerce, culture and heritage. The rue de la République concentrates the major retailers, while the Teinturiers district, with its canals and artists' studios, keeps a bohemian, creative atmosphere. The building stock, old and full of character, is made up of stone buildings, private mansions and town houses typical of the city of the Popes.
Sought after for its shops, its atmosphere and its heritage, the historic centre offers moderate prices for the intra-muros. The supply is mainly made up of period apartments, from studios to large characterful flats, prized by investors as well as by lovers of old stone, in a central and lively part of the old town.
