Villeneuve-lès-Avignon
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Villeneuve-lès-Avignon (Script error: No such module "IPA".; Provençal: Vilanòva d’Avinhon) is a commune in the Gard department in southern France. It can also be spelled Villeneuve-lez-Avignon.
History
In the 6th century the Benedictine abbey of St André was founded on Mount Andaon, and the village which grew up round it took its name.[1] The city itself was founded by Philippe le Bel and boasts a castle he built, Fort Saint-André.
The town was also the resort of the French cardinals during the sojourn of the popes at Avignon, in the 14th century.[1] Another notable tourist attraction is the Tour Philippe-le-Bel, which marks the former northern terminus of the Pont d'Avignon.
Geography
It is located on the right (western) bank of the river Rhône, opposite Avignon.
Population
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Sights
- Fort Saint-André, on a hill outside the town
- Tour Philippe Le Bel, 14th century
- The church of Notre Dame, dating from the 14th century, contains a rich marble altar and significant pictures.[1]
- Carthusian monastery Notre-Dame-du-Val-de-Bénédiction, founded in 1356 by Pope Innocent VI[1]
International relations
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Villeneuve-lès-Avignon is twinned with:
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- Template:Flagicon Gytheio, Greece
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Gallery
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Chartreuse du Val de Bénédiction
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Collapsed apse of church, Chartreuse du Val de Bénédiction
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Cloister of Saint John, Chartreuse du Val de Bénédiction
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Chapel of the frescos, Chartreuse du Val de Bénédiction
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Tomb of Pope Innocent VI, Chartreuse du Val de Bénédiction
See also
References
Further reading
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External links
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