The Palace of the Popes in Avignon is the largest Gothic palace in Europe and one of France's most impressive medieval buildings. During the 14th century, Avignon became the centre of the Catholic Church when several popes lived there instead of Rome.
The Palace of the Popes in Avignon is the largest Gothic palace in Europe and one of France's most impressive medieval buildings. During the 14th century, Avignon became the centre of the Catholic Church when several popes lived there instead of Rome. Visitors can explore vast halls, private apartments, towers and defensive walls that reveal the power of the medieval papacy. Its location in Provence makes it ideal for combining history with cycling, vineyards, riverside walks and nearby campsites.
