Avignon 2013
Avignon
Avignon is a French commune in southeastern France in the départment of the Vaucluse bordered by the left bank of the Rhône river. Of the 94,787 inhabitants of the city (as of 1 January 2010), about 12,000 live in the ancient town centre surrounded by its medieval ramparts.
Often referred to as the "City of Popes" because of the presence of popes and
antipopes from 1309 to 1423 during the Catholic schism, it is currently the
largest city and capital of the département of Vaucluse. This is one of the few
French cities to have preserved its ramparts. In addition, its historic centre,
the palace of the popes, Rocher des Doms, and the bridge of Avignon are
well-preserved. It was classified a World Heritage Site by UNESCO under the
criteria I, II and IV.
cliff where some jump to death
As a showcase of arts and culture, the fame of its annual theatre festival,
known as the Festival d'Avignon, has far exceeded the French borders.
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theatre murals
municipal theater
city wall
rail station
