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 …
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 …
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 …