Sights in Gard

Historical Monuments in Avignon

This high wall enclosed and protected the papal city of Avignon. The Popes chose this place as their primary residence and also as

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

Temples in Nîmes

Diana's Temple

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Situated in a secluded corner of The Gardens of the Fountain, the ancient temple is the most enigmatic monument of Nîmes. The ori

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 Nîmes

Porta Augusta

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Nimes was an important Gallo-Roman city. For this reason, it was an important historical legacy of this era, and you must visit th

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

Statues in Aigues-Mortes

Luis IX y Aigues Mortes

Louis IX and Aigues-Mortes ... a long story! Louis IX, King of France was one of the promoters and fighters of the Crusades in th

Historical Monuments in Beaucaire

The Dragon of Beaucaire - Occitan Legends

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There was an old market known as the Place Vieille (Plaza Vieja), we find a nice picturesque corner where a sculpture breaks under

Churches in Avignon

Saint Agricol

Historical Monuments in Avignon

The Célestins Convent