The imposing Palais des Papes was the "Vatican" of the Roman Catholic Church in the 14th century during the Avignon Papacy, a succession of seven French Popes. One of the largest medieval Gothic buildings in Europe, it is among the top 10 tourist attractions in France and a venue for the Festival d'Avignon. In August and September, an elaborate sound-and-light show (Les Luminessences d'Avignon) recounts its history with some performances in English.

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