- Avignon is a city of antiquity with a long and rich history. It has a well-preserved old town and some of the most impressive medieval castles you will see in France.
- Most of Avignon’s main attractions are found within its fortifications. Enter the city through one of the Medieval gateways and head for the Palais des Papes.
- Not sure whether to pick Avignon or Aix-en-Provence as your base location for visiting beautiful Provence? You’re certainly not alone!
- All this is set against a backdrop of medieval palaces, ramparts and churches, where you can explore the unique history of Avignon in the Middle Ages.
- With direct trains from Paris, many travelers use Avignon as a springboard to explore the rest of Provence. But it’s certainly worth spending a few days here.
- From top: skyline of the city centre, Rocher des Doms, Palais des Papes, Pont Saint-Bénézet, Avignon Cathedral, Festival d'Avignon.
- Located between Montpellier, Marseille, and Avignon, this site is a real landmark of Provence and the south of France.
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- The following six popes were also French and they too decided to stay in Avignon. Most of Avignon’s main attractions are found within its fortifications.
- It will mostly be a walk into the past, but also a culinary feast – there’s no shortage of interesting restaurants serving good food in Avignon.