Le Palais des Papes – the Palace of the Popes. Avignon was the seat of the Catholic Church during the 15th century. Le Palais des Papes is the best preserved gothic castles in Europe (which I am pretty sure would make it the best preserved gothic castle in the world.) The elephant statue is a bit newer. For me, it was probably the single most amazing sight I saw.
Barbed wire in the middle ages was pretty neat.
Avignon’s old town is still completely walled in. This stretch appears to be pretty much unscathed by the years. (Other parts had quite obviously been repaired.)
And yes, I was there. This picture is taken from the other side of the Rhône River facing Avignon.
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