Museum Lapidaire, Avignon

Name: Museum Lapidaire
Address: 65 rue de la Republique, Avignon, 84000, France
Telephone: +33 4 90 85 75 38

#17 among attractions in Avignon

Museum, History museum

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Museum Lapidaire (address: 65 rue de la Republique) is a place located in Avignon (Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur region) and belongs to the category of museum, history museum.

It is situated at an altitude of 95 feet, and its geographical coordinates are 43°56'45"N latitude and 4°48'22"E longitude.

Planning a visit to this place, one can easily and conveniently get there by public transportation. Museum Lapidaire is a short distance from the following public transport stations: St Didier (bus, 2 min walk), Gare Centre (tram, 6 min walk), Avignon-Centre (train, 8 min walk), Bac du Rocher des Doms (ferry, 17 min walk).

Among other places and attractions worth visiting in the area are: Angladon Museum (museum, 2 min walk), Temple Saint-Martial (church, 2 min walk), Collection Lambert (museum, 3 min walk).

Coordinates: 43°56'45"N, 4°48'22"E

Address

65 rue de la RepubliqueIntra-Muros (Zone Piétonne)Avignon 84000 France

Contact

+33 4 90 85 75 38

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

When is Museum Lapidaire open?

Museum Lapidaire is open:

Monday closed
Tuesday 10 am - 1 pm & 2 pm - 6 pm
Wednesday 10 am - 1 pm & 2 pm - 6 pm
Thursday 10 am - 1 pm & 2 pm - 6 pm
Friday 10 am - 1 pm & 2 pm - 6 pm
Saturday 10 am - 1 pm & 2 pm - 6 pm
Sunday 10 am - 1 pm & 2 pm - 6 pm

Which popular attractions are close to Museum Lapidaire?

Nearby attractions include Angladon Museum, Avignon (2 min walk), Temple Saint-Martial, Avignon (2 min walk), Collection Lambert, Avignon (3 min walk), Musée Requien, Avignon (4 min walk).

How to get to Museum Lapidaire by public transport?

The nearest stations to Museum Lapidaire:

Bus

St Didier • Lines: 57 (2 min walk)
Agence Commerciale • Lines: Bal (4 min walk)

Tram

Gare Centre • Lines: T1 (6 min walk)
Saint-Roch - Université des Métiers • Lines: T1 (9 min walk)

Train

Avignon-Centre (8 min walk)

Ferry

Bac du Rocher des Doms (17 min walk)