Avignon - the beautiful, peaceful old city of France

 France is renowned for having lovely towns that draw travelers every year. Today, BabarTravel will take you to a charming tiny hamlet where the cultural traditions of France are still very much alive. That is Avignon, the ideal city in the center of Provence, situated on the banks of the Rhône River. Come to Avignon if you wish to visit a location that offers both the merrymaking of the holidays and a little peace and quiet in the daily.

Visit the Palais des Papes in Avignon, often known as the "Palace of the Popes."

The grandest and most significant palace in Avignon is called the Palais des Papes.

One of France's top ten most alluring tourist spots is the Palais des Papes.More than 650,000 people come to this location annually. The palace served as both the popes' residence and place of business during the Middle Ages. Additionally, the Palais des Papes houses the Vaucluse region's archives, as well as a center for the study of the pope of Avignon. It is obvious that this is one of the biggest and most significant Middle Ages structures ever constructed in Europe.

Palais des Papes is a castle, palace and papal residence built in the Gothic style. Large stone chambers with several religiously-themed pieces of art are located inside the palace.

The Palais des Papes is a location where you may learn about Avignon's past.

You will be able to see directly how people lived 700 years ago if you visit the palace. Because there will be a Secret Palace tour every week that shares stories from the Pope and allows you to enter a special area through a hidden tunnel. You may view the approximately 35-minute Les Luminessences d'Avignon performance in the palace's main courtyard if you're going in the late summer. This occasion will provide documentation of the palace's construction and use throughout the reign of the Avignon popes.

Visit Saint Benezet, Avignon's renowned broken stone bridge.

Stop at Saint Benezet, Avignon's famed broken stone bridge.

The bridge was erected between 1171 and 1185 under the name Saint Benezet, although it was often referred to as Avignon Bridge. The bridge once had 22 spans, but owing to flooding and extensive restoration, the bridge currently has four spans. Tourists will be drawn here by the architecture of the famous broken bridge with panoramic views. Standing on the bridge, you may take in the grandeur of the Rhone River. And you will be confronted with the majesty of a centuries-old Avignon fortress.

Avignon is a lively city during the holiday season.

Festival d'Avignon 

The Festival d'Avignon, held in July, kicks off the Avignon festival season. This is Avignon's largest and most famous festival, attracting over 8,000 artists and over 70,000 tourists from all over the world each season. The International Theater Arts Festival, founded in 1947 by French director Jean Villar, is widely regarded across Europe. Avignon has grown to become the world's largest stage, hosting hundreds of traditional art events such as puppets, musicals, dramas, and modern dance.

Festival of Wine

Every year, the wine festival is held towards the end of August. People were able to sip free wine along Teinturiers Street as early as mid-August. All of the wineries in the region are available to tourists on the last Saturday of each month. Because Avignon is the seat of the well-known Côte-du-Rhône wine region, the wine festival represents the aspiration of French farmers for excellent casks of wine. The celebration is hosted in front of the Papal Palace in the Piazza. People will dance all night in a ballroom dance and march in a procession here. On the street, it's essential for grape juice, red wine, and rosé wine...