Avignon, France
Globotrip ratingTM: 7.1
The breakdown:
ATTRACTIONS: 6.8
HOTELS: 7.3
RESTAURANTS: 7.5
TRANSPORTATION: 6.7
VALUE: 7.2
CITY: Avignon, France
POPULATION: 93,000
AVERAGE TEMPERATURE (high/low):
ºF : JAN: 49/34 · APR: 67/45 · JUL: 87/61 · OCT: 61/49
ºC: JAN: 9/1 · APR: 12/7 · JUL: 30/7 · OCT: 16/9
Five things to see/do in Avignon: Take a stroll in and around the Place de l’Horloge (Clock Square), Avignon’s busy central square. The square and its surrounding area offers many opportunity to eat or grab a coffee, as well several merry-go-rounds.
The architecturally impressive 15th century neo-Gothic Palais du Roure has a beautiful courtyard, which is used for live performances during the Avignon Festival in July of each year.
The Pope’s Palace (Palais des Papes) is a USESCO world heritage site. As the name suggests, this historically significant site served as a residence to pontiffs back in the 14th century.
For a relaxing afternoon, check out the Rocher des Doms, a park that situated close to the above-mentioned Pope’s Palace, which offers panoramic views as well as several recreational activities.
The town’s most famous landmark, referred to in song as “the Avignon Bridge (le Pont d’Avignon)”, is actually called St. Bezenet Bridge (Pont St. Bezenet) and dates back to the 12th century.
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