Place de l'horloge

Introduction

Place de l'Horloge is the liveliest and most life-filled central square of Avignon's old town, a tree-shaded square ringed by the town hall and opera house, full of open-air cafés—the city living room where Avignon citizens and tourists gather, and the core to feel this old city's relaxed street life. Place de l'Horloge (Clock Square) sits at the center of Avignon's old town, next to the Palais des Papes, the most important and lively square of this old city. The square is named for the ancient clock tower on the town hall. Around the square stand several important buildings: the solemn town hall (Hôtel de Ville, with the iconic clock tower) and the elegant opera house (Avignon Opera), stately and elegant. On the square is a relaxed, vivid street scene: the center is tree-shaded, with plane trees giving pleasant shade; under the trees and on both sides of the square, restaurants and cafés spread large terraces where people leisurely dine, drink coffee and chat, enjoying the Provençal sun; a corner of the square has an old carousel adding nostalgic charm. As the old-town center, it is also the city living room for citizens' activities and tourists' rest, especially during the Avignon Theatre Festival in summer, when artists gather and it is very lively. Strolling or sitting in this tree-shaded square, feeling Avignon's relaxed, vivid street life and the pleasant Provençal flair, is a special enjoyment. Explore Avignon, pause at the lively Place de l'Horloge, and feel the old city's relaxed street life—a sight in Avignon full of life.

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