About this venue
Opera Confluence Avignon is a contemporary performance venue distinguished by its functional, modular architecture. Originally designed as a demountable theatre to maintain opera and stage programming during the renovation of the historic opera house, its timber structure gives the building a warm and distinctive character. In its original opera configuration, the auditorium offered around 950 numbered seats, with a stage designed to accommodate opera, theatre, dance, concerts and other live performances.
Inside, timber surfaces and acoustic elements are designed to control reverberation and provide clear transmission of voices, music and orchestral sound. The seating layout offers good views of the stage, while the venue's modular design allows the space to be adapted to different types of events. Additional facilities include a bar and snack area, giving visitors a place to spend time before or after a performance.
The venue is located at 2 Place de l'Europe, Avignon, France, directly opposite Avignon TGV railway station, with the entrance approximately a two-minute walk from the station building. Parking options are available beside the venue, with additional parking around the TGV station. For broader transport connections across Avignon and access to other parts of the city, see the city transport information further down the page.
About the city
Avignon, a historic city in the Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur region on the banks of the Rhône, is one of the most distinctive centres of culture, entertainment and events in southern France. Medieval walls, historic squares, theatres and a variety of event spaces create an impressive backdrop for concerts, stage performances, festivals and other public events. The compact city centre makes it easy to combine attending an event with restaurants, cafés and accommodation, giving Avignon a lively atmosphere without the scale of a major metropolis.
Getting around the city relies on the Orizo network, which includes the T1 tram, Chron'hop lines, city buses and transport within the historic centre. Gare d'Avignon Centre is located immediately beside the historic centre, while Gare d'Avignon TGV lies south of the city centre and is connected with the main central station by TER trains. For arrivals by air, the most important gateway is Marseille Provence Airport, the nearest major airport with scheduled international services. The combination of rail and local public transport makes it easy to continue towards the city's arenas, cultural venues and sports facilities.
Before or after an event, it is worth exploring the Palais des Papes, walking across Place de l'Horloge and visiting Pont Saint-Bénézet, the famous historic bridge over the Rhône. The old town within the walls, known as intra-muros, is filled with narrow streets, squares and historic buildings, while Rocher des Doms offers views towards the river and the surrounding landscape. A walk along the Rhône or through the preserved city walls is an easy way to turn a visit to an event into an opportunity to discover one of Provence's most remarkable historic cities.
