Saint-Véran Cemetery, Cultural heritage cemetery in Avignon, France.
Saint-Véran Cemetery is a burial ground in Avignon with multiple sections containing gravestones, monuments, and varied stone work. The grounds extend across Avenue Stuart Mill and display diverse burial styles and architectural designs from different periods.
The cemetery preserves burial records and monuments showing how funeral practices in Avignon changed over time. The succession of building styles and grave forms across the grounds reflects different periods in the city's history.
The cemetery displays tombs and monuments crafted by local artisans, reflecting how Avignon families have honored their deceased. Walking through, you notice how burial traditions have shaped the landscape and its stone work.
The grounds are accessible daily on foot, though vehicle traffic is limited during midday hours. Wear comfortable shoes as you will be walking along paths and between rows of graves.
The cemetery archive holds photographs of about 32 particularly notable monuments, helping researchers trace family and local history. This photographic collection is a rare resource for anyone interested in learning about the city's past.
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