Palais des Papes
The Palais des Papes is the largest Gothic palace in Europe, built when the papacy moved from Rome to Avignon in the 14th century. Entry is paid.
Park in Avignon
Rocher des Doms
The Rocher des Doms is a hilltop park above the Palais des Papes with views over the Rhone, the Pont d’Avignon, and on clear days, Mont Ventoux. Free. The park has a pond, shaded paths, and the best elevated viewpoint in Avignon. Budget travelers climb from the palace square to the park and get the panorama that includes every landmark in the city.
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- Rocher des Doms, 84000 Avignon
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Pont d'Avignon
The Pont Saint-Benezet (Pont d'Avignon) is the famous medieval bridge that now ends in the middle of the Rhone after most of its arches collapsed. Entry to walk on the bridge is paid.
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