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I knew Avignon was a large city in Provence and that it would be easy to get on a train...to go anywhere, really.....lots of options....It is the capital of the Vaucluse and the Côtes du Rhône, seat of the popes and city of art and culture, theatre, cinema, museums, big stores and little shops, Avignon is a small city that has everything a big one has, and then some... From medieval streets and houses to private mansions from the Renaissance, passing through all its old and enticing squares, some no bigger than a tiny lane... And the diverse dining opportunities, ranging from family-run restaurants, good and inexpensive to some of the greatest Michelin-starred chefs. Recognized for its architectural beauty and historic importance, the centre of Avignon was designated a UNESCO World Heritage site in 1995, and the city served as the European cultural capital for 2000. read more
This is the location of the papacy from 1309 to 1377. Seven Pope's resided in this Gothic papal palace. The building itself is impressive but all of the interior was stripped of furnishings and frescoes over the years. There are some frescoes remaining and the building is under reconstruction. Roofs have been rebuilt, tile floors were recreated in some rooms based on archaelogical studies. The complex is made up of several buildings and some parts that were destroyed are being rebuilt. After you buy a ticket a staff member will give you an iPad with your language. This will guide you around the museum. One really cool thing that I found out later on is a virtual reality feature on the iPad. When you see a box in a room place the device over it then raise the iPad and you will see a view of the room as it would have looked in medieval times. read more
