Very disappointing! the famous pont is only a demi pont (and you have to pay 7 euros to walk on it). Perhaps due to not very good guide, who only seemed to want to show us the souvenir shops, but something of a let down. ...
I had always wanted to visit Avignon with its rich history, especially relating to the time of the two popes. Our guide was knowledgeable and easy to understand. We did not go inside the Palais de les Popes which was a pity but there was lots to see so probably no time for a visit. WE stopped in a square for a glass of wine and made our own way back to the ship which was easy. I had, however, ...
The Popes' palace is not to be missed. The luxury and splendor of this edifice compares to the poverty and struggle of ordinary people during the middle ages. ...
The walking tour included the immense and impressive Popes Palace. With over 200 steps, the "leisure" tour did not include this, but the guides enabled me (who was able to go into the Palace) to meet up with my wife (who with her cane was on the leisure tour) afterwards. Other parts of the walled city were visited, as well. ...