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Villeneuve-lez-Avignon
Villeneuve-lez-Avignon is at the eastern edge of Languedoc, on the border with Provence at Avignon.
The town originally developed around the Abbey of Saint-André, now included within the fortifications of Saint-André Fort, the castle that stands above Villeneuve-les-Avignon. The abbey gardens are nicely maintained and there are good views across Avignon from the fort.
The town was once connected to Avignon by the famous 'pont d'Avignon' (Pont St-Bénézet) although only a portion of the bridge now remains. You can climb the 14th century tower - the Tour Philippe le Bel - that once protected the bridge and get more good views across to the papal buildings of Avignon.
The town itself also merits an explore as you ascend to the castle. See especially the Chartreuse du Val-de-Benediction, constructed by Pope Innocent IV in the middle of the 14th century and featuring a church, some attractive cloisters and renowned frescoes. The mausoleum of Innocent IV is in the church at was one of the most grand chartreuse ensembles ever to be built.
The Collegial Notre-Dame church also includes some noteworthy works of art.
There are various other medieval properties sprinkled through the town to admire as you pass, and the main square in Villeneuve-lez-Avignon has plenty of places where you can stop at a cafe or restaurant.
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Some of the closer places are listed below (distances from Villeneuve-lez-Avignon are approximate and direct - as the crow flies. Only places listed on the france this way site are shown!)
- Baux-de-Provence Most beautiful village at 25 km
- Avignon Historic city and World Heritage Site at 2 km
- Luberon Natural Park Scenic highlight at 30 km
- Saint-Remy-de-Provence Village and Glanum at 20 km
- Beaucaire Town at 24 km
- Fontvieille Small Provence town at 28 km
- Orange Famous for Roman theatre at 19 km
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