FRANCE - Provence
Avignon
Avignon, on the Rhone River, is a beautifully preserved medieval town surrounded by the original fortified city walls. The central historical part of the city, including the Palace of the Popes, the Saint-Benezet bridge, and the fortification walls that surround the city, is now a protected UNESCO heritage site. Capital of the Christendom in the Middle Ages, Avignon kept of its History a heritage of exception.
BEST TIME to VISIT AVIGNON
BEST TIME to TRAVEL to PROVENCE.
From May to October
Palais des Papes
Pallais des Papes
Palais des Papes
Old city
The Pont Saint-Bénezet, apart from being the oldest structure on the Rhône between Lyon and the sea, is also famous as the "Pont d'Avignon" of the song Sur le pont d'Avignon.
city walls
inside the Palais des Papes
City Walls
Old City
Pont d'Avignon - Saint Bénezet Bridge
Old city
Palais des Papes - Cathedral of Doms on the left
old city
Inside the Palais des Papes
City walls and tower
Palais des Papes
Old city
Palais des Papes - Museum
Palais des Papes - Church
Palais des Papes is homing a famous festival in summer
Palais des Papes - Chapel
Old city - house
Old City
Palais des Papes
Old city
Palais des Papes
Church near the Palais des Papes
Palais des Papes - colorful chapel
Palais des Papes
Palais des Papes
Palais des Papes
Palais des Papes - Stairs
Old city
Old city
Old city
Old City