Travel tip: Avignon
We went today to one of the most picturesque cities in France: Avignon. It is located on the left bank of the Rhone River, about 653 km southeast of Paris and 80 km northwest of Marseille.
In the Middle Ages, this magnificent city in southern France was the seat of the papacy from 1309 until 1377. From then until 1417, the Great Schism provoked papal venues were two. Avignon and Rome, resolved the conflict in favor of the Pope of Rome.
In that past, Avignon, has great artistic treasure that has achieved membership in the list of World Heritage of UNESCO since 1995. Especially the Papal Palace, the largest Gothic buildings of the Middle Ages with over 11,000 square meters. Its walls reach 5 meters in thickness!
It is located on the Place du Palais des Papes, on a hill overlooking the city from the north with the River Rhone at his feet.
The Palace of the Popes
On your way through the city you should also visit the Petit Palais on the western side of the square and the Romanesque Cathedral of Notre-Dame-des-Doms north of the Palace of the Popes and the walls of the city or remparts. They are in good condition, were built by the popes in the fourteenth century and still around Avignon. They are one of the best surviving examples of medieval fortifications.
Avignon I also love the authenticity of its cobbled streets, the remains of its famous bridge, its Romanesque churches and an excellent range of luxury hotels in Avignon and the area. In addition, eating is especially tempting, yet another reason to find a quaint hotel in Avignon and a weekend escape to this corner of France.
A cool informative post and thanks for the tips that you provided.