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Orange
Give Orange one night, or a half-day from Avignon: the Roman theatre and arch take 3 hours, and the town is quiet after that.
Orange is a small Rhône-valley town with two Roman monuments on the UNESCO list: a theatre from the reign of Augustus that still seats an audience, and a triumphal arch on the road north. The old centre is walkable in an afternoon. Most travellers see it as a stop between Avignon and the northern Vaucluse, and the town fills only in July and August, when the Chorégies festival uses the theatre.
More ways in
Local time, weather, currency, airports
- Weather
- see forecast
- Currency
- EUR
- Best months
- Apr–Jun, Sep–Oct
- avoid Jul–Aug (heat, festival crowds), Nov–Feb (many closures)
- Airports
- MRS · AVN · NCE
- Nights
- 1
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- Walking areas with bag rules
- Day plans checked against opening hours
- Airport-to-bed timings and the last safe connection
- Field-checked times and prices
Official sites
Emergency numbers for Orange112 ▾
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EssentialsQuick answers and what things cost
Essentials
Quick answers and what things cost
Quick answers
The questions people ask first about Orange, one line each. Tap a card for the full answer.
- Cash or card?Currency is the euro (EUR, €).France-wide
- SIM or eSIMOrange, SFR, Bouygues Télécom and Free sell prepaid SIMs in their shops and at tabacs; ID is required to register.France-wide
- Tap waterTap water is safe everywhere unless signed otherwise.France-wide
- TippingRestaurant: Service is included; leave 5–10% in cash for good service.France-wide
- Plugs & powerSockets C/E. US/Canada (A/B): adapter · UK/Ireland (G): adapter · Australia/NZ (I): adapter. 230 V: US 120 V-only devices (hair dryers) need a converter; most chargers are dual-voltage.France-wide
- SafetyOrange is a calm small town and the centre is safe on foot by day and evening.
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- RestroomsParis has free automatic public toilets (sanisettes); elsewhere use cafés (buy a coffee), museums and stations, where some charge €0.50–1 (≈ US$1–2).France-wide
- Emergency numbers112 European emergency number · 15 ambulance (samu) · 17 police (not 911, 999 or 000)
- Sundays & holidaysMany national museums close on Monday (Orsay, Versailles, Rodin) or Tuesday (Louvre, Pompidou's temporary sites).France-wide
- Your embassyFind your embassy's 24-hour line before you fly.
- AirportMRS Marseille Provence (About 100 km (62 mi) south; TGV or TER to Orange via Avignon, or 1 h 15 min by car.).MRS Marseille Provence (About 62 mi (100 km) south; TGV or TER to Orange via Avignon, or 1 h 15 min by car.).
- Getting aroundThe centre is flat and small: theatre, arch, museum and market are all within a 15-minute walk.
Cost cheat-sheet
Typical prices for the everyday things, as ranges. Your currency is shown next to the local price.
- CoffeeCoffee at a bar€1.50–3 (≈ US$2–4)
- Sit-down mealDinner, mid-range restaurant€25–40 (≈ US$30–50) per person
- Street or quick mealSandwich or takeaway lunch€6–10 (≈ US$7–12)
- Taxi, about 5 km (3 mi)Taxi, about 3 mi (5 km)5 km (3.1 mi) taxi3.1 mi (5 km) taxi€12–18 (≈ US$14–25)
- SIM or eSIM, a weekeSIM or data SIM, about a week€15–30 (≈ US$18–35)
- Budget bedHostel or budget double, a night, per room€55 (≈ US$65)
- Mid-range bedHostel or budget double, a night, per room€75 (≈ US$90)
- High-end bedHostel or budget double, a night, per room€100 (≈ US$120)
A day, not counting the bed: Budget €60 (≈ US$70) · Mid €110 (≈ US$130) · High €200 (≈ US$250)
Local prices, with USD next to them (rates 2026-09 (approximate); change it in the header). Ranges are desk estimates: check locally. Every price and the budget calculator →
DecideWhat it is known for, and when the weather works
Decide
What it is known for, and when the weather works
At a glance
What the city is known for, how you fly in, and where to find the phrases.
- Airports
- MRS Marseille Provence (About 100 km (62 mi) south; TGV or TER to Orange via Avignon, or 1 h 15 min by car.) · AVN Avignon-Caumont (About 30 km (19 mi) south; few routes, mostly low-cost carriers. Check current service.) · NCE Nice Côte d'Azur (About 250 km (155 mi) east; TGV along the coast to Avignon, then a local train.)MRS Marseille Provence (About 62 mi (100 km) south; TGV or TER to Orange via Avignon, or 1 h 15 min by car.) · AVN Avignon-Caumont (About 19 mi (30 km) south; few routes, mostly low-cost carriers. Check current service.) · NCE Nice Côte d'Azur (About 155 mi (250 km) east; TGV along the coast to Avignon, then a local train.)
Best months at a glance
From the guide's best and avoid lists
Jan
Avoid
10°C (50°F)50°F (10°C)
Feb
Avoid
12°C (54°F)54°F (12°C)
Mar
not flagged
16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C)
Apr
Best
19°C (66°F)66°F (19°C)
May
Best
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
Jun
Best
28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)
Jul
Avoid
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
Aug
Avoid
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
Sep
Best
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
Oct
Best
21°C (70°F)70°F (21°C)
Nov
Avoid
14°C (57°F)57°F (14°C)
Dec
Avoid
11°C (52°F)52°F (11°C)
Best: Apr–Jun, Sep–Oct. Avoid: Jul–Aug, Nov–Feb. Month by month →
Warmest Jul (32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)), coolest Jan (2°C (36°F)36°F (2°C) low), wettest Oct (7 rain days), driest Jul (3). Averages, not a forecast.
Weather and climate
Orange: next 7 days
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Air quality
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Model estimate (CAMS via Open-Meteo), not a street-level station; readings near busy roads run higher.
Jan
10°C (50°F)50°F (10°C)
2°C (36°F)36°F (2°C)
6 rd
Feb
12°C (54°F)54°F (12°C)
3°C (37°F)37°F (3°C)
5 rd
Mar
16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C)
5°C (41°F)41°F (5°C)
5 rd
Apr
19°C (66°F)66°F (19°C)
8°C (46°F)46°F (8°C)
6 rd
May
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
12°C (54°F)54°F (12°C)
6 rd
Jun
28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)
16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C)
4 rd
Jul
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
19°C (66°F)66°F (19°C)
3 rd
Aug
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
4 rd
Sep
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
15°C (59°F)59°F (15°C)
5 rd
Oct
21°C (70°F)70°F (21°C)
11°C (52°F)52°F (11°C)
7 rd
Nov
14°C (57°F)57°F (14°C)
6°C (43°F)43°F (6°C)
6 rd
Dec
11°C (52°F)52°F (11°C)
3°C (37°F)37°F (3°C)
6 rd
High / low, both scales · rd = rain days
Arrive & moveAirports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Arrive & move
Airports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Getting around
The centre is flat and small: theatre, arch, museum and market are all within a 15-minute walk. Use the town bus network for the station and outer hotels, or walk. A car helps only for the surrounding vineyards and villages.
Nearest full guides
Straight-line distance, not travel time
See & doDay-trips, door to door
See & do
Day-trips, door to door
Day-trips
Door to door: About 45 min
TER train from Orange station, about 20 min, or 30 km (19 mi) by car on the A7TER train from Orange station, about 20 min, or 19 mi (30 km) by car on the A7
Palais des Papes and the bridge; a full day if you add the market and the Rocher des Doms.
Vaison-la-Romaine
goDoor to door: About 1 h
Car, about 40 min north-east; bus routes are limited, check locally
Roman ruins and a medieval upper town; easier with your own car.
Door to door: About 1 h
Car or bus, about 35 min east
Friday market and the old synagogue; combine with a Ventoux drive.
Door to door: About 1 h 30 min
Train via Avignon, about 1 h 15 min total, or 70 km (43 mi) by carTrain via Avignon, about 1 h 15 min total, or 43 mi (70 km) by car
Roman arena and amphitheatre; a long half-day or a full day.
L'Isle-sur-la-Sorgue
cautionDoor to door: About 1 h
Car, about 45 min south-east
Best on a Sunday for the market; without a car the connections are slow.
Apt
cautionDoor to door: About 1 h 15 min
Car, about 1 h south-east
A Luberon base rather than a sight; go only if you are already driving that way.
Cavaillon
skipDoor to door: About 50 min
Train or car, about 35 min south
Little for a short trip; pass through rather than stop.
Lourmarin
cautionDoor to door: About 1 h 15 min
Car, about 1 h south-east
A Luberon village best done as part of a loop, not a return trip.
Eat & sleepWhich area to sleep in
Eat & sleep
Which area to sleep in
Where to sleep
Areas, not hotels: pick the one that fits your arrival time and plans.
Old centre (around place de la République and cours Aristide Briand)
Walk to the theatre, arch and restaurants; the only area worth booking if you are here for one night.
Near the train station (avenue Frédéric Mistral)
5–10 min walk to the centre; practical for an early departure.
Route de Caderousse / north edge
Chain and roadside hotels with parking; 20–25 min walk to the centre, so a car or taxi is needed.
PracticalWhat a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Practical
What a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Cost per day
- Budget
- €55–85 (≈ US$65–100) excl. bed
- Mid
- €90–140 (≈ US$110–170) excl. bed
- High
- €150 (≈ US$180)+ excl. bed
Trip budget
| Three-star hotel double1 × 1 night × €120 | €120 |
| Food, local transport, entries2 × 1 day × €110 | €220 |
| TER Avignon ↔ Orange, both ways2 × €16 | €32 |
| Roman Theatre and museum ticket2 × €12 | €24 |
| eSIM, about a week of data2 × €20 | €40 |
| Buffer 10%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurge | €44 |
| Trip total≈ €240 per person per day, bed included | €480≈ US$600 |
2026 estimate in euros; travel to Orange excluded. Your choices stay in this browser.
Prices of common things
| Coffee at a bar | €1.50–3 (≈ US$2–4) |
| Sandwich or takeaway lunch | €6–10 (≈ US$7–12) |
| Menu du jour at lunch | €16–24 (≈ US$19–30) |
| Dinner, mid-range restaurant | €25–40 (≈ US$30–50) per person |
| Glass of local wine | €4–7 (≈ US$5–9) |
| 5 km taxi | €12–18 (≈ US$14–25) |
| eSIM or data SIM, about a week | €15–30 (≈ US$18–35) |
2026 estimate; check locally.
Watch out
Safety
- July and August are hot: plan the theatre and the hill for the morning or after 17:00.July and August are hot: plan the theatre and the hill for the morning or after 5:00 PM.
- The theatre hosts rehearsals and events: check the official site before you travel if the monument is your main reason.
- Some restaurants close one or two days a week and in winter; check before you walk out.
- Parking in the old centre is limited: use the signed car parks at the edge and walk in.
Emergency numbers
- European emergency number
- 112
- Ambulance (SAMU)
- 15
- Police
- 17
- Fire
- 18
- By text, for deaf callers
- 114
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My bed tonight
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À cette adresse, s'il vous plaîtTo this address, please
Emergency
- European emergency number112
- Ambulance (SAMU)15
- Police17
- Fire18
Embassy
No embassy in Orange; the US and UK have consulates in Marseille and the embassy is in Paris. For other countries, check your embassy in Paris.
My embassy: —
Fare anchors (2026 estimate)
- TER Avignon → Orange: about €8 (≈ US$10), 20 min
- TGV Paris → Orange: about 3 h 20 min, 2 direct trains a day
- Taxi station → old centre: €10–15 (≈ US$12–18)
Say or show
- Bonjour — Hello / Good day (bon-ZHOOR)
- Merci — Thank you (mair-SEE)
- S'il vous plaît — Please (seel voo PLEH)
- C'est combien ? — How much is it? (say kom-BYEN)
- L'addition, s'il vous plaît — The bill, please (la-dee-SYON seel voo PLEH)
- Où est le théâtre ? — Where is the theatre? (oo ay luh tay-AH-truh)
Service is included by law; round up or leave 5–10% for good service.
Deep diveWhat this guide covers so far, and its sources
Deep dive
What this guide covers so far, and its sources
Not a trip line yet
This is a basic guide: no airport-to-bed contract, walking clusters or day plans are published for Orange. Airport, fare and schedule details are unverified; check the operators before you fly.
What we know, and what is coming
On this page
- Best months: Apr–Jun, Sep–Oct · avoid Jul–Aug (heat, festival crowds), Nov–Feb (many closures) · month by month →
- 3 airports and 3 areas to sleep in
- Weather: a 7-day forecast and monthly averages
- Cost per day in 3 bands
- 8 day-trips, door to door
- 4 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers
Coming as the guide grows
- Airport-to-bed contract for MRS and AVN: last train and bus times field-checked, taxi fallback, overnight rung.
- Three walking clusters with rescue anchors: theatre and museum, arch and north gate, hill and market squares.
- Place pages with verified cutoffs (Roman Theatre, Triumphal Arch, Musée d'Orange, Colline Saint-Eutrope) and eat pages with last orders.
- Festival and hostile arrival fixtures (Chorégies nights, July heat, Sunday closures) so gates A–D can go green.
Sources
- officialOrange city website
- officialOrange tourist office
- officialRoman Theatre of Orange (Culturespaces)
- officialChorégies d'Orange
- officialSNCF — Gare d'Orange
- secondaryWikivoyage: Orange (France), revision 5042329 (CC BY-SA 4.0)