Sights in Vaucluse

Historical Monuments in Avignon

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

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

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

Historical Monuments in Avignon

Petit Louvre

Le Petit Louvre is a historic house at the height of the church San AGRÍCOL at San Agricole. In the patio, is the entrance to the

Historical Monuments in Avignon

The Consistory

The Consistory is where the cardinals assembled to discuss matters of political, judicial and theological importance. They were li

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

Churches in Avignon

Chapel Saint Nicolas

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

Castles in Lacoste

Chateau du Marquis de Sade

The sculpture called "The Tree of Life" is situated at the entrance to the chateau of the Marquis de Sade, in the village of Lacos

Churches in Avignon

The Grey Penitents Chapel

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