Avignon

Its history goes back prior to when it flourished as a Roman town. The golden age started in 1309 when Pope Clement V, a Frenchman, moved the papal court from Rome due to political instability in Italy, to Avignon. The papal court remained in Avignon until 1377. The monumental Gothic palace is the largest of its kind in the world.

The town is circled with its 14th century defensive walls completed with battlements and towers. Like many towns in France, Avignon has a vibrant market.

Hôtel des Monnaies, built in 1619 by Cardinal Scipione Borghese, legate of Pope Paul V. It was the mint. In 2018 it transformed into a boutique hotel.

The impressive 14th century walls that enclose Avignon. They stretch for 3 km.

Attractive streets of Avignon.

Yes visit the Palais of the Popes, but also walk about and enjoy the town.

Attract historic centre.

Attractive streets of Avignon.

A town of real people, not just travellers.

Attractive streets of Avignon.

Rue des Teinturiers is a very scenic, historic street in Avignon. A canal follows the street completed with old water mills.

Avignon market.