Architecture (Avignon)

The symbol of Avignon is the largest Gothic palace in the world.

papal palace

This is one of the most visited attractions of not only Avignon, but all of France. It was built in the period 1335 - 1364. and divided into Palais Vieux (old palace) and Palais Neuf (New Palace). Their...

Mademoisele

• 7 months ago

Unusual attraction

Pont Saint-Benézet

The original bridge, built from 1177 to 1185, was an engineering miracle that stretched out 900 meters with 22 arches. He connected the Avignon to the city of Vilnev-Le Avignon on the opposite bank of...

Mademoisele

• 7 months ago

For connoisseurs of Italian painting

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...

Polina_Sumy

• 11 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...

Polina_Sumy

• 11 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...

Polina_Sumy

• 11 years ago