The 10 Best Coffee Shops In Avignon, France

Restaurant Musée de lOlivier
Restaurant Musée de l'Olivier | © Patrick Gaudin/Flickr
Peggy Lee

Avignon became a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1995 thanks to its ramparts, palace, cathedral and bridge. It is perhaps best known though for its theater festival, which takes place every July. We list the top 10 coffee shops to visit when you need a quick break from exploring the city’s delights.

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1. Autour d'un thé, un voyage

Museum

Avignon - Place du Palais
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This coffee shop enjoys a fabulous location in the 14th-century Petit Palais Museum. It boasts a huge array of teas from many different countries around the world. You can also try tea cocktails, chocolate and tea-based cooking too. In the summer you can sit in the shady courtyard surrounded by the medieval buildings.

2. Gustave

Restaurant, French, Snacks

Glass-Domed Danish
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Gustave is a restaurant, café and tea shop situated in Avignon’s center. This cheerful restaurant features brick walls and light-blue furniture. Their delicious homemade cakes and biscuits are kept in old-fashioned glass jars or under glass bells away from tempted fingers. The lunch dishes are simple but tasty, mainly consisting of soups, tarts and toast with toppings.

3. Simple Simon

Restaurant, French, European, British, Vegetarian

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Simple Simon looks French from the outside; with the typical Parisian-style awning and little pavement terrace. But this cafe appears British on the inside; with delicate tea sets and flowery table cloths. The atmosphere is hushed and cozy, perfect for a get-together with a friend for an afternoon chat.

4. Justcoffeeshop

Cafe, Wine Bar, Wine

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Courtesy of Justcoffeeshop
This trendy café loves three things: America, coffee and bulldogs. American flags decorate the comfy interior with its creative mix n’ match furniture. The milkshakes are delicious, with interesting flavors such as banana and Haribo, green mint or cookie. The owner designed the coffee shop with the idea of creating a space where people would meet and forge friendships and has certainly succeeded.

5. L'Atelier des Thés

Cafe, Diner, Restaurant, French, Vegetarian

Restaurant Musée de lOlivier
© Patrick Gaudin/Flickr
This busy café/restaurant looks over a lovely triangular-shaped square, Place des Corps Saints. It is quite small inside, but its large terrace triples its capacity during the warmer months. They serve high quality teas and they do a delicious café gourmand. They also offer tasty lunch and dinner dishes which go down a treat.

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