Avignon was the setting for the Babylonian Captivity, a the RC Church called it, and the Great Schism in the 14th century, all of which providentially we means of protecting John Wycliffe and others. It was a tough sell to claim papal supremacy when rival popes were excommunicating (damning to hell) each other and claiming the other guy(s) we heretics not vicars of Christ. What a mess!
It was a dizzying visit, with ancient edifices rising high above medieval clad entertainers, from the humorous to the risqué and beyond. TIF (this is France). Enjoy the pics!
What an amazing adventure you all are having! We are enjoying the pictures and storytelling vicariously, thanks for posting.
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