Avignon - Wikipedia
Avignon is on the left bank of the Rhône river, a few kilometres above its confluence with the Durance, about 580 km (360 mi) south-east of Paris, 229 km (142 mi) south of Lyon and 85 km (53 mi) north-north-west of Marseille.
Avignon | France, Map, History, & Facts | Britannica
2024年11月21日 · Avignon, city, capital of Vaucluse département, Provence–Alpes–Côte d’Azur région, southeastern France. It lies at a point on the east bank of the Rhône River where the narrow valley opens into a broad delta plain, northwest of Nîmes. It was the capital of the papacy from 1309 to 1377.
15 Best Things to Do in Avignon (France) - The Crazy Tourist
2021年6月14日 · Lets explore the best things to do in Avignon: 1. Palais des Papes. You can’t comprehend the scale of the 14th-century Papal Palace until you see it in real life. Just to trying to convey the size, you could fit four gothic cathedrals in …
Tourism in Avignon: visit Avignon | Avignon et Provence
Avignon is full of history and full of life. Capital of the Vaucluse and the Côtes du Rhône, seat of the popes and city of art and culture, theatre, cinema, museums, big stores and little shops, Avignon is a small city that has everything a big one has, and then some...
THE 15 BEST Things to Do in Avignon (2024) - Tripadvisor
Things to Do in Avignon, France: See Tripadvisor's 169,833 traveler reviews and photos of Avignon tourist attractions. Find what to do today, this weekend, or in December. We have reviews of the best places to see in Avignon.
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17 Unique and Fun Things to do in Avignon, France - Happy to …
Often considered the gateway to Provence (yes, like the herbes de), Avignon is a historic and cultural treasure trove, renowned for its majestic medieval architecture and decades spent as Pope HQ before the Vatican. But there’s more to Avignon than just these main sights!
Avignon, France — Things to Do, Festival D’Avignon, Dining & Art
2024年3月8日 · Avignon is a city that offers something for every traveler, from its rich history and cultural heritage to its stunning natural landscapes. Whether you’re exploring its historic sites, enjoying its vibrant festivals, or simply relishing the Provencal way of life, Avignon is sure to leave you enchanted. How to Get to Avignon
Avignon, France Travel Guide - Leisure
2023年12月20日 · A must-visit on any trip to the south of France, Avignon oozes history and culture. Set on the Rhône river, it’s best known for the enormous Palais des Papes (Popes' Palace), which reflects its...
The Ultimate Avignon Travel Guide - France Travel Blog
Avignon is one of the great French cities and I hope that this travel guide will help you explore it. Towering above the majestic Rhône river, Avignon was the home of the pope from 1309 to 1377 as seven popes ruled the Catholic world when Italy was deemed highly unsafe.