Avignon, France - the city of Popes

With a population of about 94,787 in 2010, Avignon stands on the left bank of the Rhone river in southern France. Avignon is known as the "City of Popes," and famous for its Palais des Papes (Papal Palace), a surprising and massive medieval structure in which the popes have lived since the early 14th to early 15th century. Several travel agencies and air transport / rail conducts promotion offer on Eurostar for trips to the city.
It is mainly the palaces and several medieval structures that are the main points of interest in Avignon.And one, the walls built by the Popes are still largely preserved, and represent one of the most valuable examples of medieval fortifications preserved. The ruins of a 12th century medieval bridge, the Pont d'Avignon, is still today as divided. Next to the Palais des Papes is the 12th-century Cathedral of Notre-Dame-des-dom's, built on a Romanesque architecture and has a golden statue of the Virgin placed on the west tower.
In the cathedral is the tomb of Pope John XXII, a masterpiece of Gothic sculpture remarkable.
Also be sure to visit the Petit Palais (check the promotion offer Eurostar if you arrive with this company) where the Pope and his entourage lived until the castle was habitable. They act now as a museum with an outstanding collection of Renaissance paintings of the Avignon school, as well as many Italian paintings depicting the Virgin and Child by Botticelli. There are also several other beautiful and interesting museums as well as to visit you in Avignon.
Avignon theater festival hosts the famous Avignon held each summer - the theater has traditional theatrical events as well as dance, film, and music. The festivities are strategically placed in all the historical sites of the city, particularly around and inside the Palais des Papes.