Capital of Vaucluse and the Côtes du Rhône, city of the Popes, a town of art and culture with theaters and museums, Avignon is a small city with all the charm of a grand one. Its historic center, the Palais des Papes, is an episcopal complex that is the emblem of the city and a monumental testament to Avignon’s importance in the Christian world during the Middle Ages. The Palais des Papes and the Pont Saint-Bénézet are both listed as UNESCO World Heritage sites.