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Avignon

Avignon has a population of 85,937 inhabitants. The city covers an area of 64.78 km² which is a density of 1,327 inhabitants per square kilometer.

Many tourist attractions have made Avignon a favorite tourist destination.

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AVIGNON HISTORICAL CITY

Avignon became world famous because it was the capital of Christendom in the Middle Ages.

Avignon is a collection of monuments classified UNESCO World Heritage: dozens of churches and chapels, its rich historical remains give a unique atmosphere.

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The main historical monuments of Avignon are :
  • The Palace of the Popes, which was the Popes’ residence in the 14th century. It is the largest Gothic palace in Europe.
  • The Saint Bénezet bridge, better known as the “Bridge of Avignon” sung around the world : “on the bridge of Avignon, everyone is dancing, on the bridge of Avignon everyone is dancing in a circle…”
  • The ramparts of Avignon which still surround the historical town today, are perfectly preserved.

AVIGNON CULTURAL CITY

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Avignon was the cultural European city of 2000.

Avignon is also known for the “Festival of Avignon” which is a prestigious contemporary theater festival.

In addition, Avignon has many museums, an opera-theater, an exhibition park and a congress center with state-of-the-art technologies at the very heart of the Palace of the Popes.

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