[France] Avignon

#AbsolutelyFreeTrip Avignon is a city in the Provence region in southeastern France, located along the Rhône River. It takes about 2 hours and 40 minutes to get to Avignon TGV Station from Paris Gare de Lyon Station by TGV. When you leave Avignon Central Station, you will see the Porte de la Republic in front of you, surrounded by a 4.3km long city wall. Just this alone is overwhelming. Just walking through the narrow streets of the old town is thrilling. The cobblestone roads that retain a strong medieval atmosphere and the streets lined with beautiful architecture make you feel like you've traveled back in time. The street trees are also beautiful. Avignon In the early 14th century, King Philip IV of France moved Pope Clement V, and the Papacy was located here for 69 years, seven generations, from 1309 to 1377, making it the center of the Christian world. It remained under the control of the Pope until it became part of France in 1791. Magnificent buildings were built one after another, including the Papal Palace, the residence of the Pope, and artists and scholars of the Renaissance gathered in the city from all over Europe, making it a prosperous center of art and culture. #Provence #Travel in France