# Place des Carmes

Avignon, France

A plane-shaded square in the north of the walled city, named for the Carmelite convent founded here in 1267. A leaning Gothic bell tower, a Sunday flea market and the theatre where the Off festival was born make it the heart of everyday Avignon.

## Roots Earth

Roots Earth has a longer story for Place des Carmes, with a choice of female or male voice. Download the city audio to listen offline. No account is needed.

Coordinates: 43.951, 4.8125

[City page](/cities/avignon)

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