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AvignonAvignon is a commune in southern France with some 88,300 inhabitants in the city itself and 155,500 in the Greater Avignon area.Avignon, situated in the heart of the Vaucluse region in the south of France, is famed for two celebrated attractions - Le Palais des Papes (Popes' Palace) and Pont St Benezet (the bridge made famous in the ditty 'Sur le pont d'Avignon, on y danse, on y danse...'). But the city has much more to offer. The Palais des Papes marks the skyline with its graceful and ornate spires, an exterior more awe-inspiring than anything inside. Fire destroyed many of the rooms and only one single bedroom remains fully furnished to impress visitors. The famous bridge, erected in the 12th century, to carry St Benezet over to the neighboring village of Villeneuve, nowadays retains only four of its original 22 arches. more.... National name: Avignon History of AvignonThe site of Avignon was settled very early on; the rocky outcrop (le Rocher les Doms) at the north end of the town, overlooking the Rhone, may have been the site of a Celtic oppidum or hill fort. Avignon, written as Avennio in the ancient texts and inscriptions, takes its name from the Avennius clan. Founded by the Cavari tribe, of Celtic origin, it became the centre of an important Phocaean colony from Massilia (present Marseilles). Under the Romans, it was one of the most flourishing cities of Gallia Narbonensis, the first Transalpine province of the Roman Empire, but very little from this period remains (a few fragments of the forum near Rue Moliere). more... LocationAvignon is situated on the left bank of the Rhone, in the Vaucluse departement, about 580 km (360 miles) south-south-east of Paris, and 85 km (55 miles ) north-north-west of Marseille. Its coordinates are 43°57'N 4°50'E Also Read: Tourist Attractions in Avignon | Activities in Avignon | Excursions of Avignon | Getting in Avignon Facts for TravellersVisa: U.S. citizens traveling on regular passports do not need a visa for tourist or business travel to this country for stays up to 90 days. more...
Longitude: 04° 48' 32" E Latitude: 43° 56' 58" N Altitude average: 23 m INSEE Code: 84007 Postal code: 84000 Location: Department of the Vaucluse, Provence region, southern France. Country dialing code: 33. Population: 88,312 (city); 137,852 (metropolitan area). Ethnic mix: Mainly French, with some Spanish, Portuguese, Algerian, Moroccan and Tunisian. Religion: Catholic majority, with prominent Protestant and Jewish communities. Time zone: GMT + 1 (GMT + 2 from last Sunday in March to Saturday before last Sunday in October). Electricity: 220 volts AC, 50Hz; two-pin plugs are standard. Average January temp: 6°C (43°F). Average July temp: 25°C (77°F). Annual rainfall: 700mm (27.6 inches). Sport of AvignonFor football fans, Avignon's glory days are gone. Twenty years ago, Olympique Avignonnais used to hit first and second league status but no longer. However, this does not stop enthusiastic fans attending local matches at the city's largest stadium, Le Parc des Sports, avenue Pierre de Courbertin . Rugby is also popular and is played at the Baizet Stadium, route de Tarascon. Tickets are available for purchase at the grounds. more... Shopping in AvignonThe main shopping street is rue de la Republique, which is home to Monoprix department store, FNAC and others. Chic boutiques line rue Joseph-Vernet, which runs east off rue de la Republique, opposite the main tourist office. Rue St Agricol is lined with various little boutiques, including designer outlets Christian Lacroix Boutique, 10 rue St Agricol, and Donna, 35 rue St Agricol. The pedestrianized area (rue des Fourbisseurs, rue des Marchands, rue du Vieux Sextier and rue de la Bonneterie) allows for a leisurely, traffic-free shopping experience. more... Also Read: Avignon and its Popes | Languages in Avignon | Getting Around in Avigno | Food and Dining in Avignon | Culture of Avignon Festivals of France
It’s hard to beat the experience of arriving in a small French village, expecting no more than a bed for the night, to discover the streets decked out with flags and streamers, a band playing in the square and the entire population out celebrating the feast of their patron saint. Apart from Bastille [...]
Parc des Princes: France
The Parc des Princes (translation: Princes’ Park) is a 48,527 capacity stadium in the 16th arrondissement of Paris. It is the home of football team Paris Saint-Germain (PSG), and was the national stadium of France until the Stade de France was built for the 1998 Football World Cup.
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Stade De Stadium: France
The Stade de France is the largest sports stadium in France with an 80,000 capacity. Instigated by France’s hosting of the last soccer World Cup of the 20th century in 1998, the role of the stadium is to be the home of France’s major sporting events in football, rugby and athletics.
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Stade de la Meinau Stadium: France
On the face of it, the prospect of a trip to France to see Racing Club de Strasbourg take on the mighty FC Toulouse was not the most mouth-watering prospect - the two teams at the very foot of the French top division battling it out in a dour relegation [...]
Stade Toulousain: France
Stade Toulousain, usually known as Toulouse, is a French rugby union club from the country’s rugby capital, Toulouse in Midi-Pyrenees. The club has won the European top club competition, the Heineken Cup, three times (1996, 2003 and 2005) and were losing finalists in 2004. The club has produced over 90 internationals.
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