Named the City of the Popes or Altera Roma, Avignon retains the indelible mark of the Popes’ stay in the city, which was for a while the capital of the Medieval western world. Today, it is a prestigious cultural capital with its world-renowned Theatre Festival .
Within a short
time, the tourist can visit
the most various sites:
Pont du Gard, Nîmes,
Arles, the Camargue, Luberon and Ventoux,
Baux de Provence, St
Rémy and the Alpilles
are close to the town.
The variety of attractions
and sites to visit can
enrich your trip to
Provence. |
