Avignon is a walled city in southern France's Provence region. Avignon is also considered the capital of the famous Cote du Rhone wine region. Avignon is reached easily by fast TGV train from Paris.
The main attractions in Avignon are the 14th century Palace of the Popes and the 12th century Avignon Bridge, called the Saint-Benezet bridge after the young shepherd who heard divine voices instructing him to construct it. Both are UNESCO world heritage sites.
The office of tourism is at 41 cours Jean Jaures, the street that leads into the medieval city from the main (not TGV) train station. They can set you up with an Avignon Pass, which is free and allows for discount entrances to Avignon attractions after you pay full price for the first one (we entered the small archaeological museum for €2, and received €2 discount on the Palace of the Popes).
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