 Avignon became an important city in 1305 AD,
when Pope Clement V departed Rome for the relative safety of southern France.
    Pont Saint-Bénezet
13th Century
    Palais du Papes seen from the bridge
 Mont Ventoux in the distance
 Main gate into the walled city
     
  Construction began in 1252 AD, and in 1309 became home to the Papacy.
   
  Musée Calvet, Avignon
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