Provence & the French Riviera - Discover France: Experience the Best of France - page 644

Top Sights

Musée Angladon C4

Palais des Papes C2

Pont St-Bénézet C1

Sights

1 Pont St-Bénézet Entrance C1

Sleeping

2 Hôtel de l'Horloge C3

3 Hôtel La Mirande C2

Eating

4 Cuisine du Dimanche D3

5 Les 5 Sens B3

6 Numéro 75 F5

Sights
Wrapping around the city, Avignon's ramparts , built between 1359 and 1370, were
restored during the 19th century, minus their original moats. One of the city's chief
joys is to wander aimlessly, peeking into its hidden corners.

PALAIS DES PAPES
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Historic Palace

(Palace of the Popes; 04 90 27 50 00; www.palais-des-papes.com ; place du Palais;
adult/child incl audioguide €6/3; 9am-7pm) This Unesco World Heritage Site,
the world's largest Gothic palace, was built when Pope Clement V abandoned
Rome in 1309 and settled in Avignon. The immense scale of the palace, with its
cavernous stone halls and vast courtyards, testifies to the wealth of the popes; the
3m-thick walls, portcullises and watchtowers emphasise their need for defence.

PONT ST-BÉNÉZET Landmark Bridge