Editing Avignon (section)

=== Avignon Festival ===
{{Main|Festival d'Avignon}}
A theatre festival is held annually in Avignon. Founded in 1947, the [[Festival d'Avignon]] (Avignon Festival) comprises traditional theatrical events as well as other art forms such as dance, music, and cinema, making use of the town's historical monuments. Every summer approximately 100,000 people attend the festival.<ref>{{cite web|title=Festival 2014|url=http://www.festival-avignon.com/en/|access-date=6 November 2013}}</ref> There are really two festivals that take place: the more formal "Festival In", which presents plays inside the Palace of the Popes and the more bohemian "Festival Off", which is known for its presentation of largely undiscovered plays and street performances.

Avignon festival was founded by Jean Vilar. This cultural initiative brought, year after year, a major economic boost to the city and to the region of Provence. Indeed, the tourists visiting Avignon during the month of July usually take benefit of their presence to go to the smaller villages around, to discover the local food, local wines, touristic activities, learn some French.