Seven Popes succeeded one another in Avignon over the next 70 years, until the Italians demanded that the head of the church return to Rome. This dispute led to the Great Schism which lasted 40 years. A period during which two Popes reigned : one in Avignon and the other in Rome.

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From the Roman Forum until today, the Place de L'Horloge has been the very heart of Avignon.

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Bénezet, that is to say "Little Benoît". It's the first name of the boy who, according to legend, built the bridge.

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Saint Didier is one of the seven parish churches which existed before Avignon became the Papal City.

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