Sights in Vaucluse

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Palaces in Avignon

Palais des Papes

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The route is quite spacious with a good audio guide. It was very good even though it´s almost empty. But you are not allowed to ta

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Historical Monuments in Avignon

Pont Saint-Bénezet

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The Saint Benezet bridge, also simply known as Avignon Bridge, is an emblem of the city, along with the Palace of Popes. The bridg

Historical Monuments in Orange

Triumphal Arch of Orange

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Orange's story is as old as the Roman Empire, and the proof is in the wonderful ruins located in this small town in France. The Ar

Cathedrals in Avignon

Avignon Cathedral

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I took a trip to the south of France with my girlfriend this summer, and we decided to visit Avignon to see all the architecture r

Historical Monuments in Avignon

Walls of Avignon

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Since Roman times, the area of Avignon extended, and their defenses were adapted to reach the current size of the fortified city.

Historical Monuments in Avignon

Hôtel de Ville

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The town hall of Avignon is a large building in Clock Square, not far from Palace Square. While tourists take coffee in Palace Squ

Historical Monuments in Avignon

Place des Carmes

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It's a nice old center square of Avignon, dominated by the iconic bell tower of the Great Augustinians. In this place once stood t

Abbeys in Gordes

Senanque Abbey

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The last stronghold of Lavender I saw in mid-August. A framework reminiscent of another era. You can visit, paying in advance. On

Historical Monuments in Avignon

Place du Palais

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You cannot leave Avignon without seeing the Popes Palace and its environment. The square of the palace has a special charm, somet

Train Stations in Avignon

Avignon TGV Railway Station

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This is the central station of Avignon. It's in front of Cours Jean Jaures (the walls of the historic city entrance) and is very c

Historical Monuments in Avignon

Hotel Des Monnaies

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The Hotel Des Monnaies is opposite the Palace of the Popes, in Palace Square. It's a perfect example of Italian Baroque architectu

Historical Monuments in Avignon

Place Pie

Place Pie was born from the destruction of a large manor house of Mr. Parpaille. He was a dean of the University of Avignon as was

Churches in Avignon

St-Pierre Church

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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

Castles in Gordes

Chateau de Gordes

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While walking, I took a detour to the village of Gordes where I could admire the castle. Gordes Castle was built in the eleventh c

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