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Avignon ( / ˈævɪnjɒ̃ /, US also / ˌævɪnˈjoʊn /, [5] [6] [7] French: [aviɲɔ̃] ⓘ; Provençal: Avinhon(Classical norm) or Avignoun( Mistralian norm), IPA: [aviˈɲun]; Latin: Avenio) is the prefecture of the Vaucluse department in the Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur region of southeastern France.
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Famous for its walls, among other things, the Avignon is located in south-central France in the region of Provence. The city used to be the seat of the papacy for about 67 years. Today, it is one of France’s leading tourist destinations and home to some of the most brilliant museums and splendid architecture.
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Avignon is the capital of the French department of Vaucluse in Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur, and is on the banks of the Rhône river. Avignon was one of the European Cities of Culture in 2000 and its historical centre has been inscribed on the UNESCO World Heritage list.
