Avignon is situated in the crossroads of Provence, of Languedoc, close to Méditérranée, between Italy and Spain. In the confluence of the Rhone and the Durance, Avignon makes(does) a grand appearance. Strong of a history hurdy-gurdy of six centuries which conferred him(her) the status very privileged by the papal city, it keeps(guards) surprising testimonies of time glorious.
The popes settled down there for all 14th century, making shine the town on the whole Provence and world.

Today the historic and artistic Mecca with its festival of theater , Avignon benefits from an international fame and gets ready to become European city of the culture in the year 2000.

A see :
- The monuments : Bridge of Avignon( Saint-Bénézet) , ramparts, the Palace of the Popes ...
- The museums :Louis Vouland museum, Mr Lapidaire, Mr Angladon, Mr. of the Pawnshop, Mr Requien, Mr Calvet, Mr. of the Small Palace , Our Lady of the Doms.

Credit text and photo : advertising brochure "Vaucluse, Earth of Provence"