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 …
When it came to power, French kings Philip the Handsome and John the Good were determined to assert their position against the Avignon popes! The royal symbol of power was …
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, …