The eventful Avignon Papacy included three different popes ruling at the same time and an Irish king complaining about the ...

Glide over the majestic Palais des Papes, the iconic Pont Saint-Bénézet, and the beautifully preserved city walls. Nestled along the Rhône River, Avignon’s cobbled streets, vibrant squares ...

In the 14th century, this city in the South of France was the seat of the papacy. The Palais des Papes, an austere-looking fortress lavishly decorated by Simone Martini and Matteo Giovanetti, ...