taken somewhere in july or august 2004

Avignon, Vaucluse

26/08/2015

Palais des Papes

rue Henri Fabre

Avignon, France.

"The Palais des Papes is a historical palace located in Avignon in Southern France. It is one of the largest and most important medieval Gothic buildings in Europe. Once a fortress and palace, the papal residence was a seat of Western Christianity during the 14th century, having been relocated away from the chaos in Rome. Six papal conclaves were held in the Palais, leading to the elections of Benedict XII in 1334, Clement VI in 1342, Innocent VI in 1352, Urban V in 1362, Gregory XI in 1370 and Benedict XIII in 1394.

The Palace is actually two joined buildings: the old palace of Benedict XII, which sits on the impregnable rock of Doms, and the new palace of Clement VI, the most extravagant of the Avignon popes. Together they form the largest Gothic building of the Middle Ages. It is also one of the best examples of the International Gothic architectural style."

The massive exposed rocks on which the palace was built are seen in this photo.

Avignon, France

View of Avignon from across the river

Pont Saint Benezet

14/07/2009

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Fête foraine, Avignon

The view looking into the city of Avignon from outside the walls that surround the city.

square Agricol Perdiguier

Avignon, France

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Avignon - Palais des Papes III

Avignon - Hotel d'Europe

Avignon