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Avignon, The Chiming Town

March 28, 2011 by
Palais des Papes, Avignon

Travel to Avignon - Things to See and Do in Avignon: Avignon's origins can be traced to Neolithic times when the Rocher des Doms, then just a rocky outcrop high above the Rhône river, provided shelter for a Neolithic settlement. Since ancient times, Avignon's strategic location on the Rhône has made it an attractive target for invading forces. However, although the Romans, the Goths, the Saracens, the Franks have all invaded and occupied Avignon, much of Avignon's heritage today relates … [Read more...]

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Église St Pierre – Avignon’s Flamboyant Church of St-Pierre

March 24, 2011 by
Eglise St Pierre, Avignon

Church of St-Pierre - One of the Most Beautiful Avignon Churches: With the Avignon papacy in the 14th century and seven Sovereign pontiffs having resided in Avignon, it is not surprising that this town has many cathedrals, churches and chapels. Although not a major church, one of the Avignon churches that stand out is the Église St Pierre or Church of St Pierre. The Church of St Pierre is located right in the centre of Avignon, in a cobbled square that bears the same name - the Place … [Read more...]

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Escape the Avignon Crowds at the Rocher des Doms

March 23, 2011 by
Rocher des Doms - Avignon

Rocher des Doms - An Avignon Jardin with Magnificent Views of the Rhône Plain : To escape the summer heat and the crowds in and around the Palais des Papes square, take a stroll up to the Rocher des Doms, a lovely and shady garden located at the summit of the Doms Rock. Rocher des Doms offers great views of the Rhône River and the entire Rhône plain. The rock faces Villeneuve-lez-Avignon across the Rhône and you can the famous Pont St-Bénézet and the magnificent Fort St-André. … [Read more...]

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