Chapel of Saint-Bénézet

This chapel was built at the end of the first arch. In the bottom left corner you can see what's left of the chapel they built because they didn't think the Chapel of Saint-Bénézet was safe.

Avignon

March 28th 2019
So what did I know about Avignon? I could only think of two things: “Sur le Pont D’Avignon, L’on y danse…” and the fact that the Popes moved there for almost 100 years in the 14thcentury (and I had to look that up). Still, it seemed like a good idea to visit this site from Montpellier even though we would be closer when we are in Arles. As we are in Arles only a few days, we booked the ... 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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