Palace of the Popes

A UNESCO World Heritage site, between 1309 & 1377 Avignon was the seat of the Papacy rather than Rome

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October 7th 2013
Ross, Kev & I arrived in Avignon following a three hour journey on the TGV from Gare du Lyon, Paris after saying goodbye to our gorgeous little Montmartre apartment. Avignon greeted us with a clear blue sky and a temperature in the low 20s so that was a great start. What a treasure Avignon turned out to be. Many people told me what a gorgeous place it was; they weren't wrong! Occupied since ... read more

Europe » France » Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur » Avignon

Although ultimately a victor in World Wars I and II, France suffered extensive losses in its empire, wealth, manpower, and rank as a dominant nation-state. Nevertheless, France today is one of the most modern countries in the world and is a leader am... ... read more

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