Avignon, France
"Cité des Papes" (City of Popes)

While in France, Culinary School of the Rockies students live in Avignon, a medieval walled city on the Rhône River. Avignon has a rich history dating back to Roman times. This walkable city offers a variety of cafés, lively festivals, shops of all kinds, history, art, markets, music and cultural activities. You can easily wander the narrow streets inside the fortified walls for days and still discover new and interesting sites. In the shadow of the Palace of the Popes, Avignon's numerous quality restaurants feature traditional and contemporary Provençal cuisine using the finest local ingredients. Avignon is the proud location of six Michelin starred restaurants.

Avignon Chamber of Commerce
www.avignon-tourisme.com