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Villeneuve-les-Avignon
The medieval town of Villeneuve-lès-Avignon sits on the banks of the Rhône opposite Avignon. It is dominated by the imposing Fort Saint-André, which stands on top of a hill and has well-preserved 14th century ramparts. The charterhouse of Villeneuve-lès-Avignon shelters peaceful cloisters and an artistic centre.
Villeneuve-lès-Avignon and the city of the Popes: only the Rhône separates them, but history indisputably links them.
Around the year 1000, the Abbey of St André was built by the Benedictines on Mount Andaon. The town of Saint André then became a fortress and military outpost, under the influence of King Philippe Le Bel - eager to control access to the Rhône between Avignon and the Gard - after its attachment to the French crown.
Fortress town where life was good in the 14th century; built on hills and largely wooded; the commune of Villeneuve-lès-Avignon is then considered as a suburb of Avignon. At that time, just like Avignon, it saw its economic growth surge. Cardinals and other prelates built vast villas to stay there or delivered them out of sight, ensuring their comfort and security.
It should be noted that the Saint Bénezet bridge, from the 13th century, connected to the Tour Philippe le Bel, has modified and facilitated travel, and particularly commercial relations - even if before and after its destruction the crossing of the Rhône was done above all by small boat.
However, Villeneuve-lès-Avignon was abandoned in the 15th century, following the departure of the papal court.
Avignon, janvier 2014
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Avignon Cathedral
Avignon Cathedral is a Roman Catholic church located next to the Palais des Papes in Avignon, France. and is the seat of the Archbishop of Avignon.
The cathedral is a Romanesque building, constructed primarily in the second half of the 12th century, its Bell Tower collapsed in 1405 and was replaced in 1425. Between 1670-72 the Cathedral wa extended.
It was abandoned during the period of the French Revolution causing detrioration but was reconsecrated in 1822, being restored to its former glory between 1835-42. The Cathedrals most prominent feature is a gilded statue of the Virgin Mary atop the bell tower which was erected in 1859. its interior contains works of art and the mausoleum of Pope John XII who died in 1334
In 1995, the cathedral, along with the Palais des Papes and other historic buildings in the Avignon city center, became a UNESCO World Heritage Site
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Shot 22.05.2018 in Avignon, France Ref 134-038