5Avignon: The City of Popes and Palaces

Avignon, with its impressive Palais des Papes (Palace of the Popes), is a city steeped in history.   

Explore the grandeur of the papal palace, visit the Pont Saint-Bénézet (Pont d’Avignon) bridge, and stroll through the medieval streets. Avignon’s annual theater festival, Festival d’Avignon, attracts theater enthusiasts from around the world.