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Avignon
A-vihn-yon
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A historic city in southern France, on the Rhône, once the seat of the medieval popes.
"The old papal palace still dominates the skyline of Avignon."
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Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA French city famous for its medieval papal palace and its bridge from the old song.
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Etymology
From French Avignon, via Occitan Avinhon.