Avignon in southeastern France contains many historical subjects for photographers. The Papal Palace displays medieval architecture, the Saint-Bénézet bridge spans the Rhône river. The Rocher des Doms provides views of the city skyline. Place du Palais features historical buildings, while Rue des Teinturiers contains water wheels from past centuries.
Avignon, France
The medieval palace spans 15000 square meters of living space with 20 rooms open to visitors, including ceremonial halls and private chambers.
Avignon, France
This medieval stone bridge from the 12th century displays four of its original 22 arches over the Rhône river.
Avignon, France
The limestone rock rises 30 meters above the Rhône with a public garden and viewpoints overlooking the city.
Avignon, France
The central square in front of the Papal Palace offers 1800 square meters of space with restaurants and shops in historic buildings.
Avignon, France
This 700-hectare island between two Rhône River branches contains walking paths, farms and green spaces.
Avignon, France
This medieval street displays four historic water wheels along the Vaucluse canal that once powered textile factories.
Avignon, France
The museum houses a collection of Italian paintings from the 13th to 15th centuries in a 14th-century cardinal palace.
Avignon, France
Romanesque cathedral with a 6-meter-tall Virgin Mary statue on its tower and 14th-century frescoes.
Avignon, France
The covered market features regional specialties at 40 stands from butchers, bakers, and vegetable vendors.
Villeneuve-lès-Avignon, France
This 14th century fortress stands on Mont Andaon and offers views over the Rhône valley.
Villeneuve-lès-Avignon, France
Built in 1293, this gate tower served as entrance to Saint-Bénézet bridge and control point between kingdom and papacy.
Avignon, France
The central square houses the 19th century city hall and a two-story carousel.
Avignon, France
A museum in a 19th century villa featuring furniture collections and artworks from Provence.
Avignon, France
A 14th century church containing a stone altarpiece and medieval stained glass windows.
Vers-Pont-du-Gard, France
First century Roman aqueduct with three tiers of stone arches spanning across the Gardon River.
Avignon, France
Art museum in a city palace containing collections from the Middle Ages to the 20th century.
Avignon, France
The museum displays modern and contemporary art from the private collection of gallerist Yvon Lambert.
Avignon, France
The library stands in a 14th-century Gothic palace with painted ceilings and original stone carvings.
Villeneuve-lès-Avignon, France
A 14th-century monastery complex with three cloisters, forty cells, and a system of gardens.
Avignon, France
A Renaissance city palace containing a collection of Provençal artworks, furniture and traditional crafts.
Avignon, France
The commercial street in central Avignon contains international fashion stores, art galleries and local shops.
Avignon, France
Built in 1847, the theater seats 1250 people and presents operas, symphony concerts and contemporary dance performances.
Avignon, France
The 19th century administrative building with its classical facade serves as the headquarters of Avignon's city administration.
Avignon, France
The neoclassical style temple now functions as an exhibition space for contemporary art and cultural events.
Avignon, France
The theater presents contemporary productions in a historic building with black wood paneling.
Avignon, France
The 17th century building houses a music conservatory in the former mint premises.
Avignon, France
The cultural center preserves documents and costumes from the Avignon Theater Festival and personal items of Jean Vilar.
Avignon, France
The public square with benches is lined with plane trees and features a statue of writer Agricol Perdiguier.
Avignon, France
The former Jesuit chapel houses a collection of ancient objects from Greek, Roman and Etruscan cultures.
Avignon, France
The 14th century fortification surrounds the city with gates and towers as witnesses of medieval defense.
Île de la Barthelasse, France
Religious building on France's largest river island with 17th century architecture.
Avignon, France
Medieval cloister with Gothic arches and a garden that served as a religious center for the Carmelites.
