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Avignon

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Avignon is located in the heart of the Vaucluse region in southern France, is famous for two famous attractions - Le Palais des Papes (Popes' Palace) and Pont St Bénézet (the bridge, in the famous song "Sur le pont d'Avignon, on y danse, on y danse ...').

Palais des Papes is Skyline their graceful and artful towers outwards more awe-inspiring than anything inside. Famous Pont St Bénézet erected 12th Century St Bénézet on neighboring village Villeneuve reserves today four original 22 arches.

Floods, fires, looting, plague and Le Mistral (a violent, cold and wind northwest) are all destroyed Avignon, but this beautiful city is remarkably intact. Approximately each corner narrow winding alleys elaborately decorated chapels churches and monasteries are shown. Most date from the 14th Century, when Avignon became the center of Christianity and the Palais des Papes was home to a number of popes.

Located across the Rhône defining Avignon shall bunt his story pictures directly Van Gogh paintings. Quiet streets suffused with golden light, secluded courtyards and secret gardens, cozy sidewalk cafes and fantastic restaurants make Avignon the perfect place for a romantic weekend away - although in the high season the roads can be full of visitors.

Although the infamous Mistral, Avignon The climate is pleasantly different, with warm summers and it is ideal for outdoor activities. The annual Avignon Festival in July and runs attracts aspiring artists and lovers of art and shows the city from its best side.