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Avignon

Walled papal city with gothic fortress and riverside charm on the Rhône

Curated by Vinod Kumar Jain & Amit Jain · All Frontier Global · free, no login · reviewed 2026-07-05

Things to do

Palais des Papes · Historic Site

Immense gothic fortress-palace once housing the Pope, with 25 rooms and elaborate decorations. Best: March-November

Pont Saint-Bénézet · Historic Site

Iconic 12th-century bridge famous from the French song 'Sur le pont d'Avignon'. Best: Year-round

Old Town Ramparts · Historic Site

Complete medieval defensive walls encircling the old town with walkways and historic gates. Best: April-October

Musée Calvet · Museum

Fine arts museum in an 18th-century mansion with paintings, sculptures, and decorative arts. Best: Year-round

Synagogue of Avignon · Historic Site

Renaissance-era Jewish temple with elaborate interior decoration reflecting Papal protection of Jews. Best: April-October

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