Villeneuve-les-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 Fort is inscribed on the list of French National Monuments - see information and access details at Saint-André Fort visitor information
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 (three!) cloisters, renowned frescoes by Matteo Giovannetti, and gardens. The mausoleum of Innocent IV is in the church at was one of the most grand chartreuse ensembles ever to be built.
The 14th century gothic Collegial Notre-Dame church also includes a cloister and 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.
At the Pierre de Luxembourg Museum (Rue de la Rebublique) the speciality is sacred art, with some interesting early works such as the Crowning of the Virgin by Enguerrand Quarton.
A couple of guided walks are recommended - the first around the fort and old town, the second along the Rhone - see the tourist office for a map.
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Places to visit near Villeneuve-les-Avignon, France
Explore places of interest within about 70 kilometres on a map at places near Villeneuve-les-Avignon.
Some places to visit within 30 km: 
2 km: Avignon (Historic city and World Heritage Site) 13 km: Avignon airport (airport) 25 km: Baux-de-Provence (Most beautiful village) 24 km: Beaucaire (Town of art and history) 28 km: Fontvieille (Small Provence town) 30 km: Luberon Natural Park (Scenic highlight) 19 km: Orange (Famous for Roman theatre) 20 km: Saint-Remy-de-Provence (Village and Glanum) 23 km: Tarascon (Town and castle)
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