The Saint-André fair returns this Tuesday November 30 and Wednesday December 1 in Avignon. Created in 1243, the fair is one of the oldest events of the Vaucluse. When it was created, it took place at the old Porte Ferruce at the foot of the Rocher des Doms. Pope Gregory XI had moved it to Place des Carmes. She then moved to Place de l’Horloge before landing on Cours Jean-Jaurès where she is currently standing.
50 years ago, 250 horses and ponies were still sold at the fair. The animals were tied to rings that can still be seen today around the ramparts. Today, the fair mainly presents textiles, accessories and catering.
Traffic and parking prohibited around the Cours Jean Jaurès
The town hall has banned traffic and parking around the course of Jean-Jaurès by decree. From Monday November 29 at 7 p.m. until Wednesday December 1 at 11 p.m., the traffic and parking are prohibited on the following streets:
- the Jean Jaures course
- the avenue of the seventh genius
- Avenue du Maréchal de Lattre de Tassigny
- Boulevard Raspail from Rue Saint-Charles to Cours Jean-Jaurès
The buses, they circulate normally with the exception of the “tourist” lines that are the Baladine and the CityZen République. The Avignon Poste stop is served.
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