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Rocher des Doms

Montee du Moulin off pl. du Palais, Avignon, France
Ranked #1 of 27 attractions in Avignon
4.5 of 5 stars 23 Reviews
Type: Gardens
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macon, ga
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72 reviews 72 reviews
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49 helpful votes 49 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 May 2012 NEW

Beautiful panoramic views of the Rhone and the St Benezet Bridge.. great place to stroll and enjoy being in France! More

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Toronto, Canada
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21 reviews 21 reviews
Reviews in 5 cities Reviews in 5 cities
13 helpful votes 13 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 19 May 2012

Skip the entrance fee for the Pont St. Benezet and just climb the rocher. Great 360 degree views and plenty of beautiful spots for lunch! More

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Perth, Australia
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30 reviews 30 reviews
Reviews in 12 cities Reviews in 12 cities
4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 14 May 2012

I decided not to pay to stand on the bridge but viewed it from the street. More

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Overland Park, Kansas
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4 reviews 4 reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 6 May 2012
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Try to visit late in the afternoon, just before the park closes. The view of the Rhone and its valley is breathtaking More

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Melbourne, Australia
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10 reviews 10 reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
5 helpful votes 5 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 6 May 2012

Not the most formal of gardens, but delightful sculptures and views across the Rhone, the pont and to Mt Ventoux. Well worth the short walk. More

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paris, france
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21 reviews 21 reviews
Reviews in 8 cities Reviews in 8 cities
10 helpful votes 10 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 29 April 2012

A bit of a hike, but worth it- gorgeous views of the bridge, and countryside beyond. More

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74 reviews 74 reviews
Reviews in 17 cities Reviews in 17 cities
31 helpful votes 31 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 17 November 2011
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A must visit if you are at Avignon. Scenic views, nice garden. Overlooking the Rhone, Pont d'Avignon, and the square in front of the Palais des Papes. More

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Daventry
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17 reviews 17 reviews
Reviews in 5 cities Reviews in 5 cities
23 helpful votes 23 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 15 November 2011
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OK, this is free and the views across to Mont Ventoux, across Avignon and across the Rhone are pretty good, in terms of a garden, well, it was quite frankly disappointing. There are few flowers, few trees and virtually no birds or insects. It gets good reviews, but I went several times and miss the reason for the reviews. If... More

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New Orleans, Louisiana
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86 reviews 86 reviews
Reviews in 24 cities Reviews in 24 cities
22 helpful votes 22 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 3 November 2011
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Rocher as well as the surroundings walked through to get there and back are worth the trip. More

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cary, north carolina
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7 reviews 7 reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
13 helpful votes 13 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 1 November 2011
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We took photos for thirty minutes of each other sitting and hanging out on some of the cypress trees. Very inviting to do so. Small cafe, notable for its setting in the shade with small pond and ducks... memorable More

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