What to see in Avignon? Attractions map

Museum of the Small Palace

The building of the Small Palace itself was built in 1317. The history of its appearance is vague: according to one version - it was built for the nephew of Pope John, according to another - it was built...

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Unusual facade of a traditional Provencal market

Les Halles Market

Market Les Halles (Marché les Halles d'Avignon) presents a rich selection of food. Here you can not only buy and try all kinds of gastronomic delights, but also soak up the atmosphere of a real Provencal...

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• 9 years ago

Lovely Old Town Church

St. Peter's Church

The main building, in the style characteristic of the medieval churches of Avignon, was erected in 1358, and its facade, decorated in the flamboyant Gothic style, dates back to the next century. One of...

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• 9 years ago

Bridge that leads nowhere

Pont Saint-Benézet

According to legend, the bridge was founded by the shepherd boy Benese. He had a divine revelation that a bridge was to be built across the river Rhone. The inhabitants of Avignon reacted to his words...

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For lovers of leisurely walks and beautiful views

Botanical Garden of Avignon

Situated on a hilltop on the banks of the Rhone River, the Botanical Garden (Jardin du rocher des Doms) is a small and cozy park created in the 19th century. Shady alleys, beautiful views of the Rhone...

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• 9 years ago