Hours in Avignon area called the heart of the city. Place de l'Orlozh is located in the historic part of town and has existed since antiquity. During the reign of the Romans in this place it was located a forum in the Middle Ages it was the market area, and during the French Revolution became a place of public executions.

The name of the square was due to Courant, who in the Middle Ages were placed on the tower of the XV century Jacquemart. The tower is part of a complex of City Hall (City Hall of the XIX century, built to replace the city hall of the XV century) and the remarkable clock moving figures on the dial and the jingle, which is distributed every hour.

Currently, the area of ​​cafés and restaurants with outdoor terraces. Nearby is the theater building of the XIX century building. Hours colorful attribute area is a carousel with horses, which invariably attracts the attention of children. Area Watch for their performances chosen by street artists - musicians, jugglers, clowns.

Every year in July, Avignon becomes the venue for Europe's oldest theater festival, which is established by Jean Vilar, actor and director who founded Marseilles National Folk Theatre. The festival is held since 1947. During the festival venues are in the open air town squares, including the Place de l'Orlozh. However, the main stage of the festival is the courtyard of the Papal Palace, built in the XIV century, this place is considered one of the most prestigious European theater venues.

That Avignon ever visited by many celebrities testify Square neighborhood Hours - windows of the houses on the adjacent streets Moliere, Corneille and Mont painted their portraits funny.

In winter, the area becomes a place of Hours Christmas fair.