Business
- Attractive Tax System for Digital Nomads
- No specific 0% nomad tax; 'Auto-entrepreneur' scheme offers simplified social/tax payments
- Studio Purchase Price (City Center)
- Approx. €3,800 per m² (e.g., 30 m² = €114,000)
- Studio Purchase Price (Outside City)
- Approx. €2,600 per m² (e.g., 30 m² = €78,000)
- 1-Bedroom Purchase Price (City Center)
- Approx. €3,400 per m² (e.g., 50 m² = €170,000)
- 1-Bedroom Purchase Price (Outside City)
- Approx. €2,400 per m² (e.g., 50 m² = €120,000)
- 2-Bedroom Purchase Price (City Center)
- Approx. €3,200 per m² (e.g., 75 m² = €240,000)
- 2-Bedroom Purchase Price (Outside City)
- Approx. €2,200 per m² (e.g., 75 m² = €165,000)
- Corporate Tax
- 25% (Standard French rate)
- Dividend Withholding Tax
- 30% (Flat tax/PFU)
- Tax System
- Worldwide income basis for residents
- Highest Income Tax Bracket
- 45% (plus exceptional tax on high income up to 4%)
- VAT
- 20% (standard rate)
- Controlled Foreign Company (CFC) Rules
- Yes, applicable under French tax code Art 209 B
- Property Tax
- Yes, Taxe Foncière (varies by commune, approx. €800-€1,500/yr)
- Property Transaction Tax
- Approx. 7-8% (Notary fees and regional taxes)
Essentials
- Power
- 230V, 50Hz, 🔌 Type C/E sockets
- City
- Avignon, Vaucluse, Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur, France
- Population
- Approximately 92,000
- Internet Speed
- Average 95 Mbps (Fiber optic widely available in the city center)
- Currency & Banking
- 1 EUR ≈ 1.08 USD, 1 USD ≈ 0.93 EUR (March 2026 rates)
- Tap Water
- Drinkable and safe
- SIM Card
- Orange, SFR, Free Mobile, Bouygues Telecom (Available at Boutique Orange, 22 Rue de la République)
- Banking for Expats
- Revolut, Wise, BNP Paribas, Société Générale
- Accommodation
- Airbnb, Leboncoin, HousingAnywhere
- Cashless Friendly
- Yes, contactless payments accepted in 95% of establishments
- Short Term Rentals
- Airbnb, Coliving.fr, booking.com
- Budget Accommodation
- Pop' Hostel (Rue de la République) - Approx. €35/night for dorms
- Best Area to Stay for Tourists
- Centre-Ville (Intra-Muros) near Palais des Papes
- Best Area to Stay for Digital Nomads
- Les Teinturiers for atmosphere or the quiet residential areas of Villeneuve-lès-Avignon
Working and Networking
- Best Coworking Space
- The 5th (5 Rue de la République) - €20/day, €250/month
- Best Cafe for Work
- Le Moutardier du Pape (Place du Palais) or Tulipe (Rue de la République)
- Networking Events
- French Tech Grande Provence (Villa Créative) meetups
- Social Events for Expats
- Avignon Expats Facebook Group, InterNations Avignon Chapter
Transportation
- Best Taxi/Ride App
- Uber (Limited), Taxi Avignon (+33 4 90 82 20 20)
- Bike/Scooter Rental
- Vélo-pop (City bike sharing) - €1/day or €5/week
- Best Beach Nearby
- Grau-du-Roi (approx. 1 hour 15 mins by car/train)
- Top Regional Airline
- Air France (via Marseille Provence Airport MRS)
- Top International Airline
- Lufthansa, British Airways (via MRS)
- Highway Access
- A7 (Autoroute du Soleil) and A9 (La Languedocienne)
- Main Train/Transit Hub
- Gare d'Avignon TGV (High-speed) and Gare d'Avignon Centre
- Public Transport Passes
- Orizo 'Pass 24h' (€4) or 'Pass Mensuel' (€45)
- Regional Travel
- TER Trains to Arles (20 mins), Nîmes (30 mins), and Marseille (1 hour)
Health and Wellness
- Best Hospital
- Centre Hospitalier Henri Duffaut (305 Rue Raoul Follereau)
- Yoga & Wellness Centers
- Yoga Shala Avignon (Rue de la Carreterie)
- Gyms & Fitness Centers
- Keepcool Avignon (Rue de la République) - Approx. €30/month
- Laundry Services
- Laverie de la Bourse (6 Rue de la Bourse) - €5 per wash
Food and Drink
- Best Food Delivery App
- UberEats, Deliveroo
- Best Local Dish to Try
- Daube Provençale (Beef stew with red wine and herbs)
- Vegan/Vegetarian Options
- Cuisine et Dépendances (Place des Corps Saints)
- Best Dessert Spots
- Pâtisserie Mallard (Rue de la République) for chocolate macarons
- Affordable Shopping Spots
- Les Halles d'Avignon (Place Pie) for fresh local produce
- E-commerce/Online Store
- Amazon.fr, Cdiscount
- Grocery Delivery
- Carrefour Livré chez vous, Monoprix
- Bar/Nightlife Area
- Place Pie and Rue des Teinturiers
- Local Brewery
- Brasserie de l'Ozon (Available at local bars like L'Explo)
- Wine Bars
- Carré du Palais (Place du Palais) - Specializing in Côtes du Rhône
- Street Food Stalls
- Food trucks at Marché de l'Allée de l'Oulle
- Popular International Cuisine
- Le Bercail (Italian influence) on Barthelasse Island
Culture and Attractions
- Must-See Landmarks
- Palais des Papes (Pope's Palace) and Pont d'Avignon (Saint-Bénézet)
- Museums & Art Venues
- Collection Lambert (Contemporary Art), Musée Calvet
- Historical Sites
- Avignon City Walls (Remparts), Tour de l'Horloge
- Religious Sites
- Avignon Cathedral (Notre-Dame des Doms)
- Annual Events
- Festival d'Avignon (July theater festival)
- Cultural Districts
- Quartier de la Balance
- Theater Venues
- Opéra Grand Avignon, Théâtre du Chêne Noir
- Local Markets
- Marché des Halles (Daily except Monday)
- Music Scene
- Le Jazz Fola (Nearby in Aix area) or Jazz in Avignon festival
- Street Art
- Rue des Teinturiers murals
- Cooking Classes
- La Mirande Cooking School (4 Place de la Mirande)
- Art Galleries
- Galerie Pascal Lainé
- Historic Buildings
- Hôtel de Ville (City Hall)
- Local Heritage
- Provençal culture and language heritage
Nature and Outdoor Activities
- Nearby Nature Escapes
- Île de la Barthelasse (Largest river island in Europe)
- National Parks Nearby
- Parc Naturel Régional des Alpilles and Luberon
- Cycling/Walking Paths
- Via Rhôna (EuroVelo 17) cycling route along the Rhône
- Scenic Viewpoints
- Rocher des Doms park overlooking the river and bridge
- Birdwatching Locations
- The banks of the Rhône and Barthelasse Island
- Bonfire-Friendly Spots
- No public bonfires allowed; check local camping sites like Camping du Pont d'Avignon
Other Services and Amenities
- Parcel Delivery Service
- La Poste (Main office: Cours Président Kennedy), Chronopost
- Tech Repair Services
- WeFix (inside shopping centers) or local shops near Rue Guillaume Puy
- Table Tennis Spots
- Parc des Libertés (Île de la Barthelasse)
- Language Classes
- Alliance Française Avignon (Place du Palais)
- Libraries & Study Spots
- Bibliothèque Ceccano (Historical building with courtyard)
- Community Centers
- Maison de la Culture et de la Vie Associative
- Gaming Lounges
- Nexus Bar (eSports and gaming)
- Casino & Gaming Halls
- Casino Partouche (Nearby in Aix-en-Provence or La Grande-Motte)