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Dinosaur'Istres (Accès libre et Gratuit)

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Zoo De La Barben

Treat yourself to an incredible safari experience in the heart of Provence with tickets for La Barben Animal Park. In this sprawling animal park, you'll meet hundreds of exotic creatures big and small. From leopards to lions, foxes to flamingoes, and everything in between, there are over 120 species to meet and greet. Learn tons of awesome facts about the animal kingdom during the daily talks with the zookeepers, and enjoy lots of special events and demonstrations throughout the year, from spectacular birds in-flight displays to fascinating feedings.

Parc Fontaine Mary-Rose

Plage de la Romaniquette

Chateau de l'Emperi

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Palais des Papes

The Palais des Papes stands majestically on the rocky heights at the northern end of the old town of Avignon, overlooking the Rhône River. It is one of the largest medieval Gothic buildings in Europe. In the early 14th century, the papal court moved to Avignon, and for nearly seventy years thereafter, several popes successively resided here, earning Avignon the title of "the papal city." The palace and fortress are integrated into one, with thick walls and multiple towers guarding its perimeter. Inside, it is divided into the old palace and the new palace: the old palace, built during the reign of Benedict XII, is simple and sturdy, with a strong defensive character; the new palace, expanded by Clement VI, is magnificent and grand, representing mature Gothic architecture, including the over-50-meter-long great chapel within its walls. Historical calamities have scattered most of the interior furnishings, making the architecture itself the main attraction—Giovannetti's frescoes on the domes and walls of the Saint Martial and Saint John chapels, the full-wall hunting scenes in the pope's study "Hall of the Stag," along with the lofty and spacious conference hall and the hall where cardinals once convened to elect the pope, still evoke the grandeur of the past. The tour route is quite long, with most halls now featuring plain stone walls, though the two small frescoed chapels and the "Hall of the Stag" are particularly worth close attention. The spacious halls make good use of the multimedia tablets available for virtual reconstructions, allowing visitors to "see" the original furnishings. From the palace's elevated terrace, you can enjoy panoramic views of the old town's red-tiled roofs and the Rhône River, with the nearby Pont Saint-Bénézet also fully visible. The Avignon Theatre Festival, held every summer, uses the palace courtyard as one of its main stages—visiting during this time lets you experience the lively atmosphere that takes over the old town.

Accro Passion

EVA Lançon-Provence

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Jardin d'enfants de la Place du Général de Gaulle