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The town of Avignon France



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Places to visit in Avignon


Avignon is located on the left bank of the Rhône about 55 miles from Marseille.

The town is a mixture of old and new it has some very nice parks and gardens.

The town is best known for its bridge the Bridge of Avignon or "Pont d'Avignon.

Made famous in the song. The bridge was used as link between the residences of the cardinals and the Popes' Palace inside the city walls.


The famous Bridge


Avignon bridge picture 1

You can see in the photos all that is left of the bridge. It was built with 22 arches there are 4 left

The Popes' Palace


Avignon palace picture

The Palais des Papes is a gothic style building more a fortress than of a palace.

You have to go inside to get to get a sense of the richness of the papal court.

There is a pedestrian area with several streets full of shops.

You will find a large variety of well stocked luxury shops.

Plus ceramics and pottery and other specialities of the Provence region.

There is a flea market on Sunday mornings and a farmers market on Saturday between May and October.

I was told they also have a Christmas Market 2 to 30 December





Hotels in Avignon


Avignon has a good choice of hotels to stay at try here

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Map of the town of Avignon

Four Star Hotel d*Europe, located in downtown Avignon.

With it*s 44 rooms is the finest deluxe destination for a stay in Avignon/Provence.

Home built in 1580 as the private residence of the Marquess of Graveson.

This stunning hotel was founded in 1799 by a lady friend of Napoleon Bonaparte.

All rooms and public areas are furnished with antiques.

Exquisite rooftop suites overlooking old Avignon, superb view of the Palace of the Popes. Hotel d`Europe

Pont d'Avignon bridge


Avignon bridge picture 2


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