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The Popes in Avignon
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The seat of papal power for more than a century, Avignon (
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has retained
something regal about it: the Palais des Papes (
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is indeed impressive, but there
are many more historical buildings to discover, some of them now splendid hotels. The
popes didn't just build a great city however - they also planted some fine vineyards:
Châteauneuf-du-Pape (
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is without a doubt one of the world's great reds, and
going on a wine-tasting tour is part and parcel of discovering the popes' legacy.
Palais des Papes, Avignon
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