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Avignon is a city located in southern France, prefecture of Vaucluse department in the region of Provence-Alpes-Cote d'Azur. It is located on the left bank of the river Rhone, 85 km from Marseille.
Numerous remains testify to one of Avignon's employment since 3000 years BC The capital was historically Celtic-Ligurian and Roman city. Ancient Avenio covers 46 ha and exhumed the remains give evidence of a boomtown. Known as one of the 80 cities of Gaul under Augustus, Latin colony under Claudius, Avignon, is promoted to the rank of a Roman city in the Second Century by the Emperor Adrian. In the twelfth century and the thirteenth century, the city is independent. With this original scheme, Avignon is transformed into a cosmopolitan place, trade and transit.
Since the fourteenth century Avignon will be led by the Duke of Anjou. Given this conjecture, which is added a privileged geographic position, Pope Clement V is established here in 1309. For a century on the banks of Ron's new residence will have its popes, two schismatic. Avignon is universally recognized as the capital of Christianity, and at the same time, one of the most populous and prosperous cities in the medieval West.
The city of Avignon is today a veritable cultural and tourist destination. Popes' Palace and St. Benezet Bridge are considered World Heritage by UNESCO. Museums and exhibitions such prestigious shows prehistoric artifacts and contemporary art.
Avignon | Avignon is a city located in southern France, prefecture of Vaucluse department in the region of Provence-Alpes-Cote d'Azur. It is located on the left bank of the river Rhone, 85 km from Marseille.
Numerous remains testify to one of Avignon's employment since 3000 years BC The capital was historically Celtic-Ligurian and Roman city
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