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Historical Monuments in Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur

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256 historical monuments in Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur

Historical Monuments in Avignon
Hotel de Vervins
Hotel de Vervins is known in France as a "private hotel" and was a residence of the great bourgeois in the sixteenth century. Such
Historical Monuments in Avignon
Defensive Wall
This high wall enclosed and protected the papal city of Avignon. The Popes chose this place as their primary residence and also as
Historical Monuments in Roussillon
Languedoc Roussillon Region
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It´s a really fantastic region where you can do all kinds of activities like horse riding, kite surfing, walks on the plains or in
Historical Monuments in Salon-de-Provence
Lamanon Fountain
The inscription on it tells us fountain was erected in 1859. The mayor at the time, Fidele Reynaud, ordered its construction in ho
Historical Monuments in Salon-de-Provence
Salon City Hall
The first stone of the City Hall of Salon de Provence was blessed and laid in 1655 by the the First Consul Pol de Grignan, helped
Historical Monuments in Salon-de-Provence
Bourg Neuf Tower
La Torre Bourg Neuf means tower of the new city, and is one of the remains of the twelfth century wall. It owes its name to its ro
Historical Monuments in Aix-en-Provence
Fontaine des Tanneurs
This fountain was constructed at a multi-road intersection to provide water for the eighth extension of the city. It was a medieva
Historical Monuments in Nice
Historical Monuments in Sisteron
Sisteron
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We stopped on the way back from the Gorges du Verdon in this town which is the largest in the area. It has a citadel on top of a
Historical Monuments in Embrun
The Brune Tower
This tower was built in the thirteenth century and has been used for several purposes. It served as a jail for archbishops, a safe
Historical Monuments in Avignon
Window of the Indulgence
Through the window of indulgence, the Pope gave his triple blessing to the people, who had gathered in the Palace Square (what is
Historical Monuments in Avignon
Matheron Gate
The Matheron gate was the exit to the city during that time. It was surrounded by the first XII century walls. It was one of the m
Historical Monuments in Avignon
Bell Tower of the Large Augustinian
The steeple of the great Augustinian is an iconic monument that dominates the neighborhood of the Carmelites. Long ago this place
Historical Monuments in Avignon
The Leña Gate and Salt Silo
It was the work of architect Jean-Ange Brun, who built it near the Rhone, in order to allow the salt to be unloaded easily. It has
Historical Monuments in Rousset
The Mill of Rousset
It's a very pleasant place to take a stroll, surrounded by Provence, grape, lavender, pine forests, hills ... In the midst of a pa
Historical Monuments in Saint-Raphaël
Boats of Saint Raphael
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Why not travel by boat? There can be a lot of traffic on roads in the French Riviera during summer. The surrounding sea, deep blue
Historical Monuments in Saint-Jean-Cap-Ferrat
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Historical Monuments in Avignon
The Clock Square
The square is the heart of the historic city. It owes its name to the large clock installed at this location in 1471, in the towe