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Château des Baux

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Château des Baux

The Baux castle, which was the stronghold of a great Provencal family from the ...12th to the 15th century, stands atop a rock in the Alpilles. Even today, the rebellious spirit of the Lords of Baux is sensed in every single part of the village and the remains of this small town in Bouches-du-Rhône.
The Way of Saint James in France

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The Way of Saint James in France

In order to reach Spain, pilgrims travelling to Santiago de Compostela can ...choose from one of four routes that run through France. Many monuments have been built along these historical roads to welcome the pilgrims.
Clement V (1260-1314)

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Clement V (1260-1314)

Elected in Pérouse under the influence of Philip the Fair, the French pope, ...Clement V, moved the Curia from Rome. It was the first Avignon Papacy. Elevated to the status of “the new Rome”, the city adorned itself with prestigious Gothic buildings, including the Palais des Papes.