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Popes Castle, Avignon, Provence, France. Date between ca. 1890 and ca. 1900
General view and Benezech Bridge, Avignon, Provence, France. Date between ca. 1890 and ca. 1900
The ramparts, Avignon, Provence, France. Date between ca. 1890 and ca. 1900
Marquis House / 18th CViews of a marquis house in 18th century France. Designed by Francois Franque, architect of king Louis XV, for the Marquis of Ville Franche in Avignon. Date: Circa 1760
Brune AssassinatedGeneral Brune, a determined supporter of the Republic, is assassinated by royalists at Avignon while he is on his way to Paris. Date: 2 August 1815
Louis VIII VictoriousLouis VIII, known as le Lion, is determined to stamp out heresy in the south of France : he rides triumphantly into Avignon after besieging it for three months
Council of VienneAt the Council of Vienne (on the Rhone) pope Clemens V (from Avignon) supports Philippe IV by withdrawing support for the Templars, thus ensuring their destruction
Bridge at AvignonLe pont Saint-Benezet at Avignon
Petrarch Meets LauraFRANCESCO PETRARCH Italian poet, depicted meeting Laura de Sade at Avignon
Giovanna Visits ClemensGiovanna de Napoli, unblest with an heir, surrenders her lands to Pope Clemens VI at Avignon, France
Philippe IVPHILIPPE IV LE BEL ( the Fair ) King of France, a ruthless and ambitious ruler who inter alia suppressed the Templars and installed popes at Avignon
Relic Auction at AvignonPious relics of the saints etc are disrespectfully auctioned off at Avignon, France
France / Avignon ChateauChateau d Avignon (Vaucluse)
Espinasse at AvignonWhen the people of Avignon riot and plan to throw an official into the Rhone, colonel Bozonier de l Espinasse rescues him at great risk to himself