It is France's 35th-largest metropolitan area according to INSEE with 337,039 inhabitants (2020), and France's 13th-largest urban unit with 459,533 inhabitants ...
Avignon
Commune in France
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Avignon, a city in southeastern France’s Provence region, is set on the Rhône River. From 1309 to 1377, it was the seat of the Catholic popes. It remained under papal rule until becoming part of France in 1791. This legacy can be seen in the...
May 8, 2024 · Avignon, city, capital of Vaucluse département, Provence–Alpes–Côte d'Azur région, southeastern France. It lies at a point on the east bank ...
The following is a history of Avignon, France. The 14th century papal palace in Avignon. Contents. 1 Prehistory; 2 Antiquity; 3 Christianity; 4 Early Middle ...
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 ...
Avignon , ancient Avennio, City (pop., 2004 prelim.: 89,400), southeastern France. Founded by the Gallic tribe of Cavares, it later fell under Roman rule ...
Avignon charms visitors with its ancient streets, restored medieval ramparts and the immense Gothic architecture of the Palais des Papes (Palace of ...
Today this walled Provençal town is a youthful place full of atmospheric cafés, fun shops, and numerous hide-and-seek squares ideal for postcard-writing and ...
Plan your stay in Avignon! Find out what you can't miss, what to do, where to stay, tips and advice from the tourist office.
Nestled along the Rhone River and only a quick 2.5-hour train ride from Paris, Avignon is the perfect city to begin your journey through Provence, ...
St. Agricol (Agricolus), bishop between 650 and 700, is the patron saint of Avignon. In 1475 Sixtus IV raised the Diocese of Avignon to the rank of an ...