Photos: Henk Monster, Wikimedia Commons, CC BY 3.0 Chatsam, Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 4.0 Rolf Kranz, Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 4.0
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Photos: Henk Monster, Wikimedia Commons, CC BY 3.0 Chatsam, Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 4.0 Rolf Kranz, Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 4.0
Rue des Teinturiers, the old dye mills
Your local guide
Margaux Sabatier
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Highlights
- Original waterwheels still turning
- A canal-powered street's industrial past
- Cobbles shaded by overhanging plane trees
- Traces of dye and paper trades
- An hour of Avignon's quieter history
About this tour
This session follows Rue des Teinturiers, once lined with dye and paper mills powered by the canal that still runs alongside it. You see original waterwheels turning slowly beside the buildings and cobbled stretches shaded by plane trees. Margaux, who has lived near this street most of her life, explains what the mills actually processed before the trades moved elsewhere.
The call opens with a sound check by the canal, then moves stop by stop along the street rather than wandering. Margaux keeps a clear structure throughout and leaves space at the end for any remaining questions. A short list of what was covered follows by message afterwards.
This suits anyone interested in industrial history away from Avignon's grander landmarks. It also works well as a quieter counterpoint to the Palais des Papes.
Included
- Live video walk with a local guide
- Questions to your guide all the way
- A short list of places to visit later
Not included
- Internet connection
- Travel to the city
Itinerary
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Welcome and sound check 5 min
The guide joins the video call, checks the picture and sound with you, and gives you a quick sense of Avignon before heading out.
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Canal and dye mill wheels 21 min
The camera follows the canal along Rue des Teinturiers, several original waterwheels still turning slowly beside the buildings. I explain what the mills actually processed before the dye and paper trades moved elsewhere.
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Cobbled street beneath plane trees 21 min
You see the street's cobbles and overhanging plane trees, quieter than the busy squares nearby. I point out which building fronts still show traces of their industrial past.
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Your questions 9 min
Time to ask anything about Avignon: prices, safety, food, or whatever you are curious about.
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A short list to keep 4 min
Before you go, the guide sums up with a few things worth remembering: a dish to try: Ratatouille and Intra-muros old town, worth a slower look.
Good to know
- A stable wifi or mobile connection makes the picture smoother than a shaky one.
- Any phone, tablet or laptop with a camera works. You watch, the guide does the walking.
- Times are shown in Paris time, so check the time where you are before you book.
- The session is not recorded, and recording it yourself is not allowed. Feel free to take your own notes.
- Ask questions any time, out loud or in the chat. The guide will pause to answer.
- Sessions run in small groups, up to 9 people, so there is room for everyone to ask something.
Questions about this tour
What will the session cover?
The guide walks through Avignon, showing you Canal and dye mill wheels and Cobbled street beneath plane trees live on camera, plus whatever else you would like to see.
What happens if my connection drops?
Rejoin with the same link within a few minutes and the guide will catch you up on anything you missed.
Can I ask the guide questions during the session, or is it a fixed script?
Anything, any time. Sessions leave room for your own questions throughout, not just at the end.
Do I need to know the history already?
No background needed. The guide explains everything as it comes up.
How it works
- You get one join link after booking.
- Join from any device: phone, tablet or laptop.
- We meet on Google Meet; the link comes with your booking. I walk Avignon live with my phone.
Times shown in Paris time (CET)
Cancellation
Flexible
- Cancel up to 24 hours before the start: full refund.
- Cancel less than 24 hours before the start, or no-show: no refund.
- If the guide cancels or the date does not reach its minimum group: full refund.
- Cancel in My Account → Bookings; the refund is calculated from the start time in the tour's local time.
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