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Historical Monuments in Avignon

The Porta Magna, the front door of the Palace of the Popes. Under a Gothic arch finely sculpted figures of angels which seem to su

Harbors in Avignon

Shuttle Boat (Navette fluviale)

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This small boat offers free cruises on the Rhone every 20 minutes, during the months from March to November. The Avignon cithy cou

Castles in Gordes

Chateau de Gordes

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While walking, I took a detour to the village of Gordes where I could admire the castle. Gordes Castle was built in the eleventh c

Tourist Information in Avignon

Avignon Tourist Office

The Avignon tourist information office is in Cours Jean Jaures, one of the main avenues in historic downtown Avignon. It's pretty

Historical Monuments in Avignon

Temple St Martial

Instead of the church of San Marcial there was formerly a palace belonging to Queen Jeanne, and the city of Avignon was sold to Po

Churches in Avignon

Chapel of the Oratory

The street on which is built the small chapel of the Oratory was the first city to be paved with stones of the Rhone, the river ne

Historical Monuments in Avignon

Place Crillon

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Entering l'Oulle gate in the walls of Avignon you get to Crillon square which is a beautiful town square with many restaurants and

Of Cultural Interest in Avignon

Theatre La Tâche d' Encre

La Tache d'Encre, or speck, is one of the smaller theaters in Avignon. It is hidden behind the street of dyers and if not for a si

Bars in Avignon

Bar du Change

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Le Bar du Change is in one of the busiest streets of Avignon, in a totally pedestrian area. It is very nice and allowed the owners

Churches in Avignon

Saint Didier Church

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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

Museums in Avignon

Musée Angladon

The museum Angladon - Debrujeau is Massilian the old palace, restored especially. Donated by its owners, Jean and Paulette Anglado

Museums in Avignon

Musée Requien

The natural history museum of Avignon was installed in 1940 in the residence of Soissan Raphaelis, an old manor house that now onl

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

Of Touristic Interest in Roussillon

Minas de ocre

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In Russillon one can find one of the most fascinating landscapes in Europe: Ochre Mine, a finite clay that prehistoric people were

Nature Reserves in Lourmarin

Landscapes of Luberon

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UNESCO declared the landscapes of Luberon a Biosphere Reserve, so as we moved through this park we had an endless variety of veget

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

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

Things to do in Vaucluse

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