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In July, Avignon is France's theater center, and many theaters operate throughout the year, though mostly in French. Your best bet for a year-round program of theater, ballet, opera, and classical music is the Opéra-Théâtre d'Avignon. La Manutention arts center is also a popular choice for an evening out. The center includes a movie theater screening a well-chosen program of art films plus first-run, mainstream movies in v.o. (version originale, meaning in the original language with French subtitles). There's also a café, restaurant, and jazz club and a lively vibe.
This hip cultural complex, on a picturesque cobbled street just behind the Palais des Papes, includes the Utopia–La Manutention movie theater, a well-regarded restaurant, the AJMI ( www.ajmi.fr) jazz club, and a relaxed bar that's popular even with those not seeing a show. Its location in front of the Avignon School of the Arts and its eclectic style—a mix of antique and contemporary touches—make it a big draw for the town's artsy crowd.
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