Avignon is a fascinating city with many things to see:
Medieval Wall
Old city center is surrounded by fortress walls.
7 bis rue de Trois Faucons
17th century townhouse, (our palace-apartment).
Place de l’Horloge Town square flanked by public buildings.
Palais de Papes
Built by several Popes ruling in the14th century. Fortress-like palace occupied by 7 French Popes, 1309-1377.
Notre Dame des Doms
Primary cathedral of Avignon, established during French papacy.
Rocher des Doms,
Gardens & grounds surrounding Notre Dame des Doms,
Ville Neuve-les Avignon, across river, was built to counter-act strength of Avignon fortress,
Pont Saint-Benezet
Reconstruction of ancient bridge was abandoned after repeated destruction by floods. (Begun 1177) Made famous by a French children’s song.
Place du Palais
Broad plaza at foot of Palais de Papes. Contains Conservatoire de Musique, (previously a mint and ornamented with the arms of Cardinal Borghese), and
Musee du Petit-Palais, (formerly Episcopal offices).