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Churches in Avignon

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

Historical Monuments in Uzès

Tower of Uzes

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Uzes is a French commune located in the department of Gard and the Languedoc-Roussillon region in the valley of the Alzon River. I

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

Of Cultural Interest in Avignon

Walk the Carreterie

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There are not many tourists taking a stroll around La Carreterie, because it passes through the historical east side. The walk is

Bars in Avignon

F Café

The F Cafe is a fashionable coffee shop in the square for healthy bodies. The square itself is quite nice, with lots of cafes to c

Theaters in Avignon

Opéra Grand Avignon

The theater dates back to the nineteenth century, and is in the clock square, right next to the city council. The city decided to

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

Tourist Information in Nîmes

Nimes Tourist Information Office

Arriving in a new city, I often visit the tourist offices before in order to save a brochure and maps of the city, so the people c

Waterparks in Le Grau-du-Roi

Seaquarium

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There is no sea, no beaches and no watersports in Grand du Roi but so what! There is no better trip than a visit to the Seaquarium

Things to do in Gard

The top 354 attractions in Gard