UNESCO Sites in Avignon Palais des Papes (Palace of the Popes) Most people associate popes with Rome. But key to Avignon’s designation as a UNESCO World Heritage Site, the Palais des Papes (Palace of the Popes) is an interesting and very important part of European and papal history. The story…
Off-Season Provence: Things to Do in Avignon and the Vaucluse
Top things to do in Avignon and the Vaucluse area of Provence — especially in the off-season
Off-Season Highlights of Provence
There’s no blooming lavender in sight. The Cavaillon melons won’t be ripe until summer, and the waters of the Mediterranean are a little chilly for swimming.
There are still many reasons to visit Provence in the off-season as we discovered on our trip in December.