Walking Tour Of Avignon: The Charming City Of Popes

Located on the banks of the Rhône River in the Provence-Alpes-Côte-d'Azur region, Avignon is known as the City of the Popes. The City has an exceptional historical heritage and is listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1995, which includes le Palais des Papes (the most well-fortified house in the world" as described by the writer Froissart, the largest gothic palace in Europe"), the surrounding ramparts and the remains of a 12th-century bridge "the Benezet Bridge" over the Rhone (better known as the Pont d'Avignon). Since 1996, Avignon has been the capital of the Côtes du Rhône Wines route. During this tour, we will stroll the medieval streets lined by XVII and XVIII mansions. And you will be immersed in the local, covered market "Les Halles" where you can smell the provencal flavours (lavender, thyme, rosemary, olive oil, tapenade, fougasse. . . ) and shop.