The Palais des Papes, built in the 1300's, when Pope Clement V
moved temporarily to Avignon in 1305 to avoid turmoil in Italy,
and he and successive Popes stayed in Avignon close to 100 years
Inside the Palais des Papes
Tapestries inside the Palais des Papes
Walking on the Pont d'Avignon, built in the 12th century based
on a vision by local shepherd named Benezet, who claimed God
demanded a bridge be built across the Rhone River
The Petit Palais Museum, featuring 13th-16th religious paintings
including Botticelli and artists from Avignon school of painting
Across the river in Villeneuve-lez-Avignon, the twin city of Avignon
Inside the Chartreuse Monestary in Villeneuve-lez-Avignon,
built in the 14th century by Pope Innocent VI
Inside the Chartreuse Monestary
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