Things to see in Avignon - What to see in Avignon

Churches in Avignon

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Located in the city center and next to the museum Aubanel, Saint Pierre church is built in the plaza of the same name. It was buil

Squares in Avignon

Place Des Corps Sains

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The square was outside the city walls. From there came the Via Agrippa in the direction of Italy. After the construction of the wa

Historical Monuments in Avignon

Maison du IV de Chiffre

Located on the street of dyers, Sorgues beside the river, the Maison du Quatre de Chiffre, or house number four is a beautiful bui

Historical Monuments in Avignon

Benedict XII Cloister

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This cloister is named after the Pope who ordered it to be built, Benedict XII. This Pope was responsible for one of the largest e

Historical Monuments in Avignon

Magna Porta

The Porta Magna, the front door of the Palace of the Popes. Under a Gothic arch finely sculpted figures of angels which seem to su

Harbors in Avignon

Shuttle Boat (Navette fluviale)

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This small boat offers free cruises on the Rhone every 20 minutes, during the months from March to November. The Avignon cithy cou

Tourist Information in Avignon

Avignon Tourist Office

The Avignon tourist information office is in Cours Jean Jaures, one of the main avenues in historic downtown Avignon. It's pretty

Historical Monuments in Avignon

Temple St Martial

Instead of the church of San Marcial there was formerly a palace belonging to Queen Jeanne, and the city of Avignon was sold to Po

Churches in Avignon

Chapel of the Oratory

The street on which is built the small chapel of the Oratory was the first city to be paved with stones of the Rhone, the river ne

Historical Monuments in Avignon

Place Crillon

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Entering l'Oulle gate in the walls of Avignon you get to Crillon square which is a beautiful town square with many restaurants and

Of Cultural Interest in Avignon

Theatre La Tâche d' Encre

La Tache d'Encre, or speck, is one of the smaller theaters in Avignon. It is hidden behind the street of dyers and if not for a si

Bars in Avignon

Bar du Change

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Le Bar du Change is in one of the busiest streets of Avignon, in a totally pedestrian area. It is very nice and allowed the owners

Churches in Avignon

Saint Didier Church

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When I visited, it was raining. This 14th century church only had some faithful people praying inside. It has nothing in particula

Museums in Avignon

Musée Angladon

The museum Angladon - Debrujeau is Massilian the old palace, restored especially. Donated by its owners, Jean and Paulette Anglado

Museums in Avignon

Musée Requien

The natural history museum of Avignon was installed in 1940 in the residence of Soissan Raphaelis, an old manor house that now onl

Historical Monuments in Avignon

Cloister of the Carmes

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The religious order of the Carmelites came to Avignon in 1267. At this time, many monasteries were built in the city, the official

Churches in Avignon

Saint Bénezet Chapel

It is said that St Benezet bridge was built after a miracle performed by a shepherd named Benezet. He was brought to Avignon by an

Castles in Avignon

Castle de Villeneuve

Villeneuve lez Avignon is a town in the region of Gard, formerly known as Saint André Villeneuve. It is next to the Rhone River, j

Things to do in Avignon

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