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
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![]() Construction began in 1252 AD, and in 1309 became home to the Papacy.
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Musée Calvet, Avignon
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