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Opening hours: 09:00-19:00 (admission ends at 18:00)
118***02:“Very magnificent and solemn, worth visiting! The stone buildings inside are very skillful and reflect the characteristics of the French Middle Ages and neoclassical ideas. Look at the translator and slowly stop to appreciate the history and religion.”
Opening hours: 09:00-19:00 (admission ends at 18:30)
老二连:“The Pont Saint-Benezet, also known as the Avignon Bridge, is a famous medieval bridge located in the southern French city of Avignon. The French folk song "On the Bridge of Avignon" was inspired by this 22-hole stone bridge built in the 12th century, which made the bridge world-famous.
The original length of the bridge was about 900 meters, but it collapsed due to frequent floods and had to be rebuilt many times. After the severe flood in 1668, most of the bridge was washed away and finally no longer used. It has since been abandoned and no one has tried to repair it. The surviving arches have also collapsed or been demolished one after another, and only four of the original 22 arches remain today. Standing on the broken bridge in the Rhone River and looking around, you can better appreciate the vicissitudes of the ancient city, and the broken bridge has become a scenic spot in Avignon.
According to legend, the architectural design of the bridge was inspired by the local shepherd Saint-Benezet, who was ordered by an angel to build a bridge across the river. At first he was ridiculed, but his miraculous removal of the huge stone proved that he had divine help, and he won the support of the rich.
The bridge is also the place where the Rhône boatmen worship their patron saint, St. Nicholas. They originally worshipped in the chapel of St. Nicholas on the bridge (where the remains of St. Benezet are also buried), but the increasingly serious disrepair of the bridge led the clergy to refuse to conduct ceremonies in the chapel of St. Nicholas, fearing that the bridge would collapse completely. In the 18th century, a new chapel was built on the land at the end of the bridge on the Avignon side.
The bridge is of great strategic significance. It is the only fixed bridge between Lyon and the Mediterranean, and the only bridge between the Papal Territory of Avignon and the French mainland under the control of the King of France. Therefore, both sides of the river are guarded. On the left bank controlled by the French royal family, the powerful Philip IV Tower and the Castle of Avignon were built. On the Avignon side, a large gatehouse was built in the 14th century (and significantly modified in the 15th century), through which one enters the city, through the city walls and a ramp.”
老二连:“Avignon was once the residence of the Pope in the 14th century. Surrounding Avignon is a 5-kilometer-long wall. In 1995, the name of the historic city of Avignon was listed as a World Heritage Site.”
小思文:“Avignon City Hall is also a historical building where you can feel the architectural and cultural characteristics from hundreds of years ago. This southern French city is really very distinctive. I like the classical style here and the simple life of the locals.”
Opening hours: 09:00-19:30 (admission ends at 18:00)
小思文:“The quarry is also a large open-air place. The entire geology is very suitable for large industrial stones. This quarry has been mined for many years, and huge pits can be seen. The current mining volume is obviously much less, and environmental protection is more important.”
小思文:“It is a very large castle, and its geographical location here is also quite large. The architectural environment of this place is also very popular. It requires a little climbing. The castle is also a very important historical witness. This place used to be an environment where warlords fought for power.”
老二连:“The Rock Park is located on the top of the rock on the left bank of the Rhone River in the city center. It is part of the old city wall and is also a natural fortress behind the Pope's Palace. It is just behind the cathedral and is the origin of Avignon's history. It was opened in the 17th century and has both English and French styles. It is now open to the public free of charge as a park. The park has a terrace overlooking the Rhone River. The observation deck behind the park overlooks the old and new towns of Avignon, and the observation deck in front can see the Broken Bridge. The park is rich in vegetation and shaded by green trees. The environment is very good, especially the gardens and rockery are very exquisite. It is a leisure outdoor place frequented by local citizens.”
XY_Shirley:“Calvi Museum
Avignon is an old city with a long history. In addition to the mottled ancient city walls, the 14th-century Papal Palace and the Broken Bridge, there are many museums. The Calvi Museum is a museum hidden in the streets of the old city of Avignon. It has a rich collection and exhibits archaeological works such as paintings from the 15th to the 20th century, covering a wide range of topics.”
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小思文:“The Bell Tower Square is also a classic tourist scene. The largest building is the Cathedral of Our Lady, which, together with the Papal Palace, forms a castle complex. It is also one of the classic tourist routes. The historical sites of the old city are well worth visiting.”
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Ricky1201:“The hotel is in a great location, the receptionist is very nice, the room space and facilities are very complete, it is worth recommending to friends.”
Cathy SH Lin:“The breakfast is very good. I like the croissant which was delicious. It was rainy and I borrowed an umbrella from the hotel. The service was good and the private tour was excellent as well.”
Vladhimself:“Nice hotel with a nice design, I got a good deal with ctrip so price was very interesting for value. Check before booking some room have the shower inside the bedroom not the best if you are traveling with friends.”
Anonymous User:“Everything is good, especially the location which is just next to the train station.. However, they do not provide tissue papers in the room, and the kettle provided upon request was dirty, so we never use.”