June 26, 2010

Pope's Palace, Avignon

Like many medieval buildings, the Pope's Palace grew organically. But it was built in only something like 20 years, which seems fast for something build in the 14th century.

Here we are in front of the palace.


It had some great courtyards inside the building. Here is a very nice one we found:



See if you can find Doreen in this photo:


They had a crypt, but we don't know who is buried there:


They took the "Exit through the Gift Shop" meme to a new level at this place. They took you through a wine store! Selling the "Wines of the Rhone" (In English)

Worth a visit.
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