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Avignon - historic buildings at the River Rhône

Bridge St. Bénézet and Palace of the Popes

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Avignon, France

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Avignon, France

The famous historic city Avignon is located in Southern France. The earthTV camera at the river Rhône faces the famous bridge, the historic city wall and the Pope's palace in the background. Every summer the world-famous theatre festival (Festival d'Avignon) takes place.

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Avignon Tourism

Facts about: France

France
France
Capital:
Paris
Population:
60,656,178
Religion:
Roman Catholic 83%-88%, Protestant 2%, Jewish 1%, Muslim 5%-10%, unaffiliated 4%
Area:
 547,030 km² (1,416,724 miles²)
Coast Line:
 5,515 km (3,427 miles)
Lowest:
 Rhone River Delta -2 m (-7 feet)
Highest:
 Mont Blanc 4,807 m (12,771 feet)
Geographic Information

From the French Alps to the quasi-tropical beaches of the Mediterranean, there's almost every climate in France. It's temperate in the north, while the Basque region is moderated by the ocean; north-eastern areas have warm summers and colder winters. Inland areas are mild and sunny; the Mediterranean coast is - mediterranean! In the Auvergne, Burgundy and the Rhône Valley, winds, such as the famous mistral, can be strong.

Key aspects of tourism
In France, it's possible to have all kinds of holidays: A culture or city trip, a relaxing beach holiday and various theme parks are waiting for visitors.

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