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La Tour Philippe Le Bel stands tall over the river Rhone, across from the city of Avignon. Climb it for a fantastic view over the city, the river and the surroundings. Be warned, though, the…
La Tour Philippe Le Bel stands tall over the river Rhone, across from the city of Avignon. Climb it for a fantastic view over the city, the river and the surroundings. Be warned, though, the…
A vast Gothic masterpiece, Avignon's Palais des Papes stands as testament to the power, and wealth, of the papal tradition. Its many rooms provide visitors with an intriguing glance into history.
Inspired by a divine message, a shepherd boy arrived in Avignon in 1177 insisting that a bridge be built over the Rhône. The result, an incredible feat of 12th-century engineering, was the…
Avignon's 14th-century Petit Palais got its name to distinguish it from its imposing neighbour the Palais des Papes. A landmark of religious and civic historical importance, it houses one of…
Sitting in the shadow of the Palais des Papes on the Place du Palais in Avignon, the 12th-century Notre-Dame-des-Doms Cathedral has seen a game of catch-up as successive owners attempted to…
Dating from 1303, the Université d'Avignon was founded by Pope Boniface VIII. Its standing grew after the papacy moved to Avignon in the 15th century. The older buildings still remain and…
