Avignon - Wikipedia
WEBAvignon (/ ˈ æ v ɪ n j ɒ̃ /, US also / ˌ æ v ɪ n ˈ j oʊ n /, French: ⓘ; Provençal: Avinhon (Classical norm) or Avignoun (Mistralian norm), IPA:; Latin: Avenio) is the prefecture of the Vaucluse department in the Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur region of southeastern France.
Avignon, a must-visit destination in France | Provence Guide
WEBWelcome. Unmissable. Avignon, the Popes’ city. Looking for a picturesque, vibrant, and historically rich destination in France? Look no further than Avignon! Nestled in the heart of Provence, this enchanting city is a must-visit for travelers …
Avignon | France, Map, History, & Facts | Britannica
WEBAvignon, 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.
Avignon – Travel guide at Wikivoyage
WEBAvignon is the capital of the French department of Vaucluse in Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur, and is on the banks of the Rhône river. Avignon was one of the European Cities of Culture in 2000 and its historical centre has been inscribed on …
Avignon travel - Lonely Planet | France, Europe
WEBFor 70-odd years of the early 1300s, the Provençal town of Avignon was the centre of the Roman Catholic world, and though its stint as the seat of papal power only lasted a few decades, it's been left with an impressive legacy of ecclesiastical architecture, most notably the soaring, World Heritage–listed fortress-cum-palace known as the Palais ...
Avignon Travel Guide - National Geographic
WEBAvignon Travel Guide. Photograph by Ken Welsh, Photolibrary / Getty Images. Why It's Worth It. Nestled along the Rhone River and only a quick 2.5-hour train ride from Paris, Avignon is the...
The Ultimate Avignon Travel Guide - France Travel Blog
WEBTravel Guides. Avignon Travel Guide. By Peter 19 mins read. Famous for its walls, among other things, the Avignon is located in south-central France in the region of Provence. The city used to be the seat of the papacy for about 67 years.
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