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Musee du Petit PalaisvsPont Saint-Benezet (Pont d'Avignon)
Both are rated very highly by reviewers writing for major publications. Overall, Musee du Petit Palais scores significantly higher than Pont Saint-Benezet (Pont d'Avignon). Musee du Petit Palais has a TripExpert Score of 94 with approval from 4 publications such as Frommer's, Fodor's and Lonely Planet.
Musee du Petit Palais
Fodor's
Lonely Planet
Michelin Guide
Frommer's
Travel + Leisure
Place du Palais, Avignon
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Fodor's "Later works here include Sandro Botticelli's Virgin and Child, and Venetian paintings by Vittore Carpaccio and Giovanni Bellini. " Full review
Lonely PlanetTop choice
"The archbishops' palace during the 14th and 15th centuries now houses outstanding collections of primitive, pre-Rennaissance, 13th- to 16th-century Italian religious paintings." Full review
Michelin Guide 2 Stars
"It now houses the Petit Palais Museum's paintings, of which the Campana Collection of Italian paintings from the 13C and 16C is the high point." Full review
Frommer's "An ideal complement to the Palais des Papes’ architectural austerity, this museum’s artworks were originally part of a collection belonging to 19th-century art lover Giampietro Campania" Full review
Travel + Leisure "Musée du Petit Palais boasts an impressive collection of Renaissance paintings, from local papals to those brought by Italian clergy."
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Pont Saint-Benezet (Pont d'Avignon) Lonely Planet
Afar Magazine Michelin Guide Frommer's
Rhone River, 84000 Avignon
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Lonely PlanetTop choice
"The 900m-long bridge linked Avignon with Villeneuve-lès-Avignon...there are fine (and free) views from Rocher des Doms park, Pont Édouard Daladier and Île de la Barthelasse's chemin des Berges." Full review
Afar Magazine "These are the attractions that lure tourists behind the walls of this ancient city." Full review
Michelin Guide 2 Stars
"The «Bridge of Avignon» which was in fact built for pedestrians and cavaliers was about 900m long with 22 arches and ended at the Tower of Philippe-le-Bel de Villeneuve-lès-Avignon." Full review
Frommer's "Spanning the Rhône and connecting Avignon with Villeneuve-lès-Avignon, the bridge is now a ruin, with only 4 of its original 22 arches...built between 1177 and 1185 and suffered various disasters." Full review
