Avignon (France)
Avignon is a city in southern France, located on the banks of the Rhone River. It has a rich history and is best known for its medieval fortified historic centre, which was designated a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1995. The city also has a glorious history associated with the papacy, as it was the seat of the popes from 1309 to 1377. Today, Avignon is a major cultural centre, hosting the world-famous Festival d'Avignon, an annual arts festival that attracts thousands of visitors from all over the world. The city also has a rich gastronomy and wine industry and is surrounded by beautiful countryside, including vineyards, river landscapes and mountains.
- Papal Palace
- Avignon Bridge
- Avignon Cathedral
- Jardin des Doms
- Opera Grand Avignon
- Museum Du Petit Palais
- Street of Dyers
- St. Peter's Basilica in Avignon
- St Martial Temple
- Avignon Synagogue
- Carmelite Square
- Palais du Roure
- Église Saint Didier (Church of Saint Didier)
- Notre-Dame de Bon Repos Church
- Lapidary Museum
- Calvet Museum
- Galeries Lafayettes, Avignon
- Théâtre des Halles
- Angladon Museum
- Ginette et Marcel
- Louis Vouland Museum
- Restaurant Le Carré du Palais
- Avignon Les Halles (Indoor market in Les Halles)
- Collection Lamber Avignon (museum)
- Avignon train station
- The House of Jean Vilar
- Hôtel d'Europe
- Saint-Véran Cemetery
- Pl. de l'Horloge (clock tower square)