Sights in Avignon

Churches in Avignon

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

Churches in Avignon

Chapel of the Franciscan

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A small, discreet chapel at the exit of the old center of Avignon, towards the river. Franciscan Brothers arrived here in the twel

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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

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La Comédie

Until the eighteenth century, Avignon had no theater and all of the works of art were houses in the court of the Jeu de Paume. But

Churches in Avignon

Chapel of the Incarnado Verb

Built in the seventeenth century, the Chapel of the incarnate Verb is a beautiful historic building with a Baroque facade - it cea