The Top 17 Castles around Avignon
A visit to a castle — whether you stumble over one during a hike outdoors or walk your way around the grounds with a guide — is always something special, …
Last updated: September 17, 2025
Avignon was the papal residence for a full 70 years. The palace, built in the 14th century, is the largest Gothic structure in the world and is still the center …
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Ruin of the castle of the popes of Avignon.
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The climb and descent to and from the castle is seriously tough but once at the top the view is breathtaking.
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Saumane-de-Vaucluse is a magnificent perched village with dry stone houses and cobbled streets, overlooked by the castle where the Marquis de Sade spent part of his childhood. Perched on its …
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Here you can see the imposing St-André Castle, which towers over the Rhône.
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In 1014 the Saint-André Abbey of Villeneuve-lès-Avignon was attributed to the Benedictines, who took over the possession of the churches located on Mount Thouzon , with their dependency. Ingilramnus, Bishop …
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The history of this superb village with its narrow streets and numerous religious buildings is closely linked to the order of the Templars.
The Commandery of Richerenches was founded in …
The Commandery of Richerenches was founded in …
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Lagnes is a village strategically located between the Monts de Vaucluse and the land of the Sorgues. It is placed in stages at the foot of the Pieï rock and …
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Before crossing the counter-canal, the bridge is very high, offering a view all along the Rhône: to the north with a zoom we see the castle of Châteauneuf du Pape, …
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