🇫🇷 Avignon, France
Hôtel Mercure Avignon Gare TGV
📍 2 rue Mère Térésa, AVIGNON, 84000
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Your stay — Hôtel Mercure Avignon Gare TGV
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The Property — Hôtel Mercure Avignon Gare TGV
The Mercure Avignon Gare TGV feels like a well-run staging post for exploring Provence. The lobby is bright, modern, and practical, with glass walls looking out at the station platforms and the TGV train parked outside. It’s designed for travellers who value efficiency and location over Provençal charm: you can roll your suitcase from the platform to the reception in under two minutes. The hotel suits anyone on a tight itinerary, particularly those arriving by high-speed train for a day in the city or as a base for day trips to nearby vineyards and villages.
Chronicles of Avignon
Avignon was founded in the 6th century BC and grew into a major Roman settlement, but its golden age came in the 14th century when Pope Clement V moved the Papal court here. Seven popes ruled from the Palais des Papes, making Avignon the de facto capital of Western Christendom for nearly 70 years. After the Papacy returned to Rome, the city remained a papal enclave until the French Revolution, preserving its medieval ramparts and Gothic palaces. Today it is a UNESCO World Heritage site and a lively cultural hub, famous for its summer theatre festival, the Pont d'Avignon, and the lavender fields of the surrounding Luberon.
Best Time to Visit
Full Avignon guide →Best months
April to June and September to October: warm, sunny days with lower tourist numbers than summer; spring sees wildflowers and the start of market season, autumn offers harvest colours and wine festivals.
Peak / festival surge
July is peak season, driven entirely by the Festival d'Avignon, the world's largest performing arts event, which fills every theatre, street, and courtyard with shows from early July to early August. Hotel prices triple; rooms at the Mercure, already convenient for the TGV, can sell out months ahead.
Budget shoulder season
May and September offer excellent weather, discounts of 30–50% on peak rates, uncrowded ramparts and cafés, and the lavender fields still flowering in late June.
Weather & packing
Summer in Avignon can be ferociously hot — July highs often hit 35°C — with the occasional violent thunderstorm rolling in from the Rhône. Pack a lightweight sun hat, reusable water bottle, and a compact waterproof jacket for sudden downpours, even in July.
Live City Briefing — Avignon
- The Avignon Festival is on for your dates (2026 edition runs 3–23 July), so expect city centre crowds and street performances; book dinner reservations well ahead.
- The TGV station renovation completed in late 2024 has improved pedestrian access and added a direct covered walkway from the platforms to the hotel entrance — no need to cross the car park.
- From July 2026, the Avignon city tourist office launches a new digital audioguide for the Papal Palace, replacing old MP3 players; pick up a QR card at the hotel reception.
Your Perfect Room
✨ AI-generated · Jul 2026Before you check in to Hôtel Mercure Avignon Gare TGV, here's what to know about choosing the right room.
Best rooms to request
Request a high floor (4th or 5th) on the side facing the garden/courtyard rather than rue Mère Térésa. These rooms have less road noise and better natural light.
Rooms to avoid
Avoid rooms on the 1st floor near the lift lobby (floor noise and service traffic) and any room facing rue Mère Térésa below the 3rd floor, because the street is a busy dual carriageway serving the TGV station and rocades.
Best views
Rooms on the south-west side (facing the garden or the distant Avignon ramparts) offer a partial view of the city walls and Mont Ventoux on clear days; east-facing rooms see the TGV tracks but not the trains themselves.
Quietest floors
Floors 4 and 5 are the quietest: furthest from the lobby, restaurant, and street-level bar, and above the building's main ventilation systems.
🔊 Noise notes
Rue Mère Térésa is a major feeder road with constant traffic from 6am to 11pm; the TGV station adds taxi and coach noise on that side. The lift shaft runs near the centre of the building, so rooms adjacent to it hear mechanism noise on floors 1-3.
Insider tips
1) If arriving by car, request a parking space on the ground floor (the garage is narrow and spaces are tight — easier to manage if you park before checking in). 2) Ask at check-in for a room with a balcony (available on floor 4-5 on the garden side) — they're small but better for airing the room than the sealed windows on lower floors.
- Call the hotel directly 24–48 hours before arrival and ask for a specific room type
- Add a note in your booking comments field
- Ask at check-in — front desk staff can often accommodate if a room is available
Hotel Facilities — Hôtel Mercure Avignon Gare TGV
Free standard Wi-Fi (approx. 15 Mbps download); premium paid tier (2 €/hour or 5 €/24h) offers up to 30 Mbps. Login via room number and surname; no time limit for basic tier.
One lift serves all three guest floors; no stairs-only sections.
Complimentary PressReader digital newsstand accessible via hotel Wi-Fi; no physical newspaper delivery. Building is a modern purpose-built hotel (opened 2005), no historic quirks.
Check-in from 14:00; early bag drop at reception from 07:00. Late check-out until 10:00 free, 10:00–12:00 half-day charge (approx. 25 €), after 12:00 full night. Weekend same policy, but half-day availability may be limited.
Free storage at reception; locked room available 24/7.
Step-free main entrance with automatic doors; lift to all floors; one adapted room on ground floor (room 103). Toilet in lobby accessible by wheelchair, but restaurant has narrow aisle between tables.
On-site open-air parking (free, first-come-first-served, 30 spaces). Nearest public car park: Parking Relais Gare TGV, 2-minute walk, 11.50 €/24h. No EV charging on site; nearest charger at Gare TGV station (2-minute walk, 0.35 €/kWh).
Fees, Taxes & Deposits
City / tourist tax: 1.50 € per person per night, applicable to all guests aged 18+
Deposit & card hold: Credit card guarantee required at booking; 50 € incidental hold placed on card at check-in.
Faith & Dietary Nearby
- Church: Eqlise Evangélique de Courtine (70 m · ~1 min walk)
- Church: Église Saint-Joseph-Travailleur (1.7 km · ~22 min walk)
Local Lifestyle & Recreation
Carrefour Court'in — 1.3 km · ~16 min walk
Parc de la Laïcité — 1.4 km · ~18 min walk
Confluence — 1.2 km · ~15 min walk
5-Minute Radius Essentials
Crédit Mutuel — 1.5 km · ~19 min walk
Pharmacie de la Courtine — 1.1 km · ~14 min walk
Avignon - Gare TGV — 1.4 km · ~17 min walk
Money & Currency
Get a travel card →Euro, EUR
Use ATMs inside major bank branches for best rates; avoid exchange bureaux at Avignon TGV station and tourist offices which give poor rates.
Visa and Mastercard are widely accepted in shops, restaurants, and hotels; contactless works for payments under €50; smaller markets and cafés often require cash.
No mandatory tipping; rounding up the bill or leaving small change (€1-2) for good service is appreciated but not expected.
Eat, Shop & Travel on a Budget
Cheap car hire →Espresso at a counter bar: about €1.20–€1.50; sitting at a table can double the price.
Formule du jour (fixed lunch menu) at a bistro or café: around €13–€16, often includes starter, main, and drink.
Simple main course like a pizza or plat du jour in a neighbourhood bistro: about €12–€15.
Rue des Teinturiers and the covered market Les Halles have cheap savoury crêpes, socca, and sandwiches for €5–€8.
Carrefour City, Intermarché Express, and Lidl are the common budget supermarkets within the city walls.
Affordable high-street chains like H&M and Zara are in the centre; a Thursday morning market at Place Pie sells second-hand clothes.
Single bus ticket €1.30; day pass (Ticket Liberté) €5; cheapest from Avignon TGV station is the navette shuttle bus for €1.30.
Eat lunch at a market stall rather than a restaurant; buy a museum multi-pass (Avignon Pass) if visiting several sites; fill a water bottle at public fountains instead of buying bottled water.
Good to know — Avignon
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Where to Eat
Book a table →💡 Booking tip: For popular restaurants in Avignon, book at least a week ahead — especially for weekend evenings and during festival season.
Your arrival at Hôtel Mercure Avignon Gare TGV
🕒 Check-in is from . Arriving earlier? Most hotels store luggage free — just ask at reception.
🧭 First things nearby: cash · Crédit Mutuel — 1.5 km · ~19 min walk — pharmacy · Pharmacie de la Courtine — 1.1 km · ~14 min walk
🚐 Pre-book an airport transfer →Getting Around
Find train tickets →Marseille Saint-Charles Station → Avignon TGV Station
💡 Buy tickets on SNCF Connect app for 20% discount. From Avignon TGV, take bus line L'En Train Citéa #10 to Gare Centre (€1.30, 10 mins); Maison Boussingault is a 5-minute walk.
Marseille Provence Airport Bus Stop → Avignon Central Bus Station
💡 Lehmann bus direct service – book online to guarantee seat. The bus drops near Avignon Centre, then it's a 10-min walk to the hotel. Avoid if you have more than one large suitcase (limited luggage space).
Avignon Central Station (Gare Centre) → Maison Boussingault
💡 If arriving by regional TER train, grab a taxi outside the station – the hotel is only 600m uphill, so worth €8 if you have luggage. Otherwise walk: exit station, head left up Rue de la République, then Rue Monclar.
Marseille Provence Airport (MRS) → Maison Boussingault, Avignon
💡 Pre-book a fixed-price taxi via Allo Taxi Avignon to avoid surge pricing. The drive uses the A7 toll road; tariff includes luggage.
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the best rooms at Hôtel Mercure Avignon Gare TGV?
Request a high floor (4th or 5th) on the side facing the garden/courtyard rather than rue Mère Térésa. These rooms have less road noise and better natural light.
Which rooms should I avoid at Hôtel Mercure Avignon Gare TGV?
Avoid rooms on the 1st floor near the lift lobby (floor noise and service traffic) and any room facing rue Mère Térésa below the 3rd floor, because the street is a busy dual carriageway serving the TGV station and rocades.
Is Hôtel Mercure Avignon Gare TGV noisy?
Rue Mère Térésa is a major feeder road with constant traffic from 6am to 11pm; the TGV station adds taxi and coach noise on that side. The lift shaft runs near the centre of the building, so rooms adjacent to it hear mechanism noise on floors 1-3.
Which rooms have the best views at Hôtel Mercure Avignon Gare TGV?
Rooms on the south-west side (facing the garden or the distant Avignon ramparts) offer a partial view of the city walls and Mont Ventoux on clear days; east-facing rooms see the TGV tracks but not the trains themselves.
What are insider tips for staying at Hôtel Mercure Avignon Gare TGV?
1) If arriving by car, request a parking space on the ground floor (the garage is narrow and spaces are tight — easier to manage if you park before checking in). 2) Ask at check-in for a room with a balcony (available on floor 4-5 on the garden side) — they're small but better for airing the room than the sealed windows on lower floors.
What time is check-in at Hôtel Mercure Avignon Gare TGV?
Check-in at Hôtel Mercure Avignon Gare TGV is from null. Check-out is by null.
Does Hôtel Mercure Avignon Gare TGV have Wi-Fi?
Free standard Wi-Fi (approx. 15 Mbps download); premium paid tier (2 €/hour or 5 €/24h) offers up to 30 Mbps. Login via room number and surname; no time limit for basic tier.
Is there a city or tourist tax at Hôtel Mercure Avignon Gare TGV?
1.50 € per person per night, applicable to all guests aged 18+
Where can I eat cheaply near Hôtel Mercure Avignon Gare TGV?
Formule du jour (fixed lunch menu) at a bistro or café: around €13–€16, often includes starter, main, and drink.
What is the cheapest way to get around from Hôtel Mercure Avignon Gare TGV?
Single bus ticket €1.30; day pass (Ticket Liberté) €5; cheapest from Avignon TGV station is the navette shuttle bus for €1.30.
When is the best time to visit Avignon?
April to June and September to October: warm, sunny days with lower tourist numbers than summer; spring sees wildflowers and the start of market season, autumn offers harvest colours and wine festivals.
Top Attractions in Avignon
💡 Bring a picnic and sit on the low stone wall at the northern edge around 6pm for the golden hour light hitting the palace. The park has public toilets and a small café with affordable drinks.
💡 Go between 9am and 11am for the best selection. Bring cash—some stalls don't take cards. Stand at La Petite Cuisine for a €5 glass of rosé to enjoy while browsing. Saturday mornings have the largest selection.
💡 Go on the first Sunday of the month when all exhibitions are free, or check the website for occasional free guided tours in English. Don't miss the courtyard garden—quiet, cool, and rarely crowded.
💡 Enter the gardens via the ramp behind the palace, not the main tourist steps. Go at sunset for fewer crowds and the best light.
💡 Skip the paid walkway and instead go to the Île de la Barthélasse for the best free photo angle: the bridge framed by foliage and water. Check low tide times for riverbed access.