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Avignon

Avignon, Provence, France

Avignon is a very special city in Southern France. It is ancient, enclosed within a wall, and is home to the Palace of the Popes. In the 1300’s there was more than one Pope, one in Rome and one here in France. It is also home to a unique relaxed French way of life.

the Pont d'Avignon
the Pont d’Avignon

You have probably heard of the French song “sur le pont d’Avignon”. Well this is what it looks like now. High water flooding caused part of it to break away. Other bridges are nearby so it was not rebuilt.

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The old city is enclosed in walls and some of the entrance routes are narrow.

narrow winding streets
narrow winding streets
niche art
niche art
Early May of the streets of Avignon
Early May on the streets of Avignon

Inside the city walls are many courtyards and squares with a feeling of isolation from the hussle and bussle of the modern world.

Hotel de Ville, Avignon, Provence, France
Hotel de Ville, Avignon, Provence, France
Theatre - Opera
Theatre – Opera

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clock tower
clock tower
courtyard in front of Palace of the Popes
courtyard in front of Palace of the Popes
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This looks like a good place for lunch.
small tapistry in hotel restaurant
small tapestry in hotel restaurant
Avignon, Provence, France
Avignon, Provence, France
such a variety of street scenes
such a variety of street scenes
Avignon en Provences
Avignon en Provence

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– Where do you want to go today? –

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