Sights in Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur

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sights in Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur : the essentials

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

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

Historical Monuments in Rousset

The Mill of Rousset

It's a very pleasant place to take a stroll, surrounded by Provence, grape, lavender, pine forests, hills ... In the midst of a pa

Squares in Saint-Tropez

Place des Lices

These photos show a glimpse of the famous Place Des Lices during Christmas. As we see, is very pretty covered in snow. Each year,

Churches in Six-Fours-les-Plages

Pépiole Chapel

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Pépiole Chapel can be reached by car - parking is at the entrance. This small chapel is in an idyllic setting among olive groves,

Historical Monuments in Saint-Raphaël

Boats of Saint Raphael

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Why not travel by boat? There can be a lot of traffic on roads in the French Riviera during summer. The surrounding sea, deep blue

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

Historical Monuments in Saint-Jean-Cap-Ferrat

Villa Ephrussi de Rothschild

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Castles in Cannes

Fort Royal (Île Sainte-Marguerite)

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The fort of Santa Margarita, formerly a prison, is the island's main tourist attraction. Admission is 6 euros, or half-price for s

Historical Monuments in Avignon

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

Historical Monuments in Avignon

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

Churches in Avignon

Couvent des Cordeliers

The Cordeliers were installed in Avignon in 1226, they were poor monks who begged for food, and were called Cordeliers because of

Historical Monuments in Avignon

Place St Pierre

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This is a little square behind the big church San Pedro of Avignon. It's a place that's now not as touristy as Clock Square or Pal

Historical Monuments in Marsella

Remains of Military Bunkers

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These military relics are remnants of German fortifications from World War II. The Germans were afraid of an invasion from the Med

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