Bars of Place des Corps Saints

The bars of Place des Corps Saints form a cluster of terraces around a small, tree-shaded square in the old town of Avignon, in the Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur region of France. The square sits near the Église Saint-Didier and the shopping streets of the southern centre, a short walk from the Palais des Papes, and it is one of the most popular spots in the city for outdoor drinking. The crowd is a lively mix of students, local residents, festival visitors and tourists, mostly in their twenties and thirties, though families and older couples sit on the terraces early in the evening. There is no dress code; shorts and sandals are common in summer. The atmosphere is social and open-air, with tables spread across the square under plane trees and groups moving between neighbouring bars. Because the venues are separate businesses, each has its own style, but the shared offer is terrace drinks: beer on draught, glasses of rosé and other Provençal wine, spritzes, classic cocktails and soft drinks, with prices listed at roughly EUR 4-8. Music varies by venue and is usually background pop, lounge or occasional DJ-style sets rather than formal programming. The cluster is typically open daily until about 01:00, and the busiest hours run from sunset to around midnight, especially from Thursday to Saturday and throughout the summer season. Weeknights, particularly in winter, are much quieter and some terraces close earlier. There is no cover charge at the terraces, reservations are generally not taken for drinks and tables are first come, first served, so arriving before 20:00 helps in July when the Festival d'Avignon fills the square after performances. Bottle service does not apply, but groups often order bottles of wine or pitchers to share. The noise level means neighbours occasionally restrict closing times, and visitors who want a later venue usually move on to the Rue des Teinturiers or a club. Details vary by bar, so checking the individual venue's hours is advisable.