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« Sur le pont d'Avignon »...
The popular song « Sur le pont d'Avignon » immediately comes to French minds when referring to the beautiful medieval city of Avignon with its monuments listed as UNESCO world heritage sites : Palace of the Popes and Saint-Benezet bridge. And to be honest, Avignon is a constant wonder : ancient ramparts, spires, pinkish rooftops, golden Virgin overlooking the town from the cathedral... City of art and history by excellence, Avignon is an absolute must-see.

The Popes Palace in short...
Magnificent fortified monument, the largest gothic palace in France reflects the power of Christianity in the Xivth century. Not to be missed ...
The majestic pageantry halls, the decorated chapels, the terraces overlooking Avignon, the Pope's apartments, the museum dedicated to the construction of the palace...

Pont Saint-Bénezet in short....
Cross Avignon Bridge, built in the twelfth century, you will hear about the history of Avignon and its region and be told the legend of Saint-Benezet . This bridge became famous thanks to the nursery song Sur le pont d'Avignon..." The bridge will eventually be deserted beacause of too many floods...

Pont du Gard in short...
Superb roman aqueduct, built in the 1st century, le Pont du Gard is listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. This three level monument, approximately 48 meters high and 275 meters long, is unique in his way. A must-see !

The arenas in short...
Built in the 1st century, this amphitheatre could accommodate 20 000 spectators!