
Built by the Avignon Popes, Palais des Papes is the Largest Gothic Palace in Europe: Avignon's largest and most dominant monument is the Palais des Papes, residence of the Sovereign Pontiffs during the Avignon Papacy. Situated in the centre of the city, the Palace of the Popes is the largest Gothic palace in Europe. Avignon Papacy Although Avignon became the residence of the Popes from 1309, it was Benedict XII (the third of the Avignon popes) and his successor Clement VI, who had the … [Read more...]