Avignon

Avignon es una preciosa ciudad del sur de Francia. Está a tres horas y pico de París con el AVE y a una hora de Marsella o Montpellier. Durante el verano, es muy codiciada sobre todo en julio cuando se celebra el festival de teatro de la ciudad. Es una ciudad muy antigua, que ahora tiene 90000 habitantes. Fue creada en la época romana, pero conoció su apogeo en el siglo XIV cuando fue el lugar de residencia de los Papas católicos, y el epicentro de la religión católica. La ciudad se fundó en una roca, “le rocher des Doms”, en la parte norte de la ciudad, dominando así el valle del Ródano. Durante la época romana era un centro de negocios importante. Fue en 1309 que el Papa Clemente V designó la ciudad como su residencia. Los papas construyen la muralla de la ciudad, que está muy bien conservada hoy. También tiene fama por su puente medio destruido, y los vinos de su región. No es un lugar muy barato pero el sur de Francia suele ser un poco más barato que París. Te puedes alojar en un hotel de cadena por 60 euros la doble, no tienen encanto pero están bien ubicados. Cuenta 12-15 euros para una comida de restaurante, 4 para una bebida en una terraza.

Avignon is a beautiful city in southern France. It is three plus hours in Paris with the TGV and one hour from Marseille or Montpellier. During the summer, is highly sought after especially in July when we celebrate the festival of theater in the city. It is a very old city, which now has 90000 inhabitants. It was founded in Roman times, but reached its peak in the fourteenth century when it was the residence of the Popes Catholic, and the epicenter of the Catholic religion. The city was founded on a rock, "he rocher des Doms" in the northern part of the city, dominating and the Rhone Valley. During Roman times was a major business center. It was in 1309 that Pope Clement V appointed the city as his residence. The popes built the city wall, which is very well preserved today. It is also famed for their half-destroyed bridge, and the wines of their region. There is a very cheap but the south of France is usually a little cheaper than Paris. You can stay at a chain hotel for 60 euros double, no charm but well located. Account 12-15 euros for a restaurant meal, 4 for a drink on a terrace.

Iniziate da visita di Avignone percorrendo la pedonale Rue de la République, finacheggiata da negozi tipici provenzali e ombreggiata da platani. La strada conduce nella bella ed elegante Piazza dell’Orologio, interamente circondata da cafè e bistrot. Da qui in poco tempo vi troverete nel cuore di Place du Palais, di fronte al maestoso Palazzo dei Papi. Dopo la doverosa visita, salite la scalinata che vi condurrà all’ingresso della Cattedrale Notre-Dame-des-Doms.

Start by visiting Avignon along the pedestrian Rue de la République, finacheggiata from typical Provencal shops and shaded by plane trees. The road leads to the beautiful and elegant Piazza dell'Orologio, entirely surrounded by café and bistro. From here in no time you will find yourself in the heart of the Place du Palais, in front of the majestic Palace of the Popes. After the dutiful visit, go up the staircase that will lead you the entrance of the Cathedral Notre-Dame-des-Doms.

Importante sede pontificia nel 1300, il monumento più bello, imponente e maestoso della città è senza dubbio il Palazzo dei Papi, fatto erigere per ospitare ben 9 Papi. Dal Ponte di Saint-Benezet (noto più semplicemente come il Ponte di Avignone) si può ammirare un magnifico panorama della città e del fiume che la attraversa.

Important papacy in 1300, the most beautiful monument, imposing and majestic city is undoubtedly the Popes' Palace, erected to accommodate as many as 9 Popes. From the Pont Saint-Benezet (known more simply as the Bridge of Avignon) you can admire a magnificent panorama of the city and the river that runs through it.

Tres bien période festival sympa au printemps et tristounette en hivers.

Very nice festival period in spring and tristounette in winter