Secrets of Avignon's medieval heart: the enchanting Rue d'Annanelle

Rue d'Annanelle, nestled in the core of the historic Avignon, was constructed as the city's external walls in the 13th century, with canals on either side serving as the moat. The Dominican convent, hosting three popes – Clément V, Benoît XII, and Clément VI – during their stays, found its home along the street. The current name, Rue d'Annanelle, came into being in the 18th century, replacing previous monikers such as 'la rue du Moulin de la Ville aux remparts', 'rue des capucins', 'rue des carmélites', and 'rue de la Font-des-prêcheurs'. Today, the tranquil and shaded Rue d'Annanelle offers a step back in time to the enchanting era of medieval Avignon. Along its length, visitors can marvel at buildings such as the Hotel de Madon de Châteaublanc, adorned with its 17th-century interiors, and the Hotel Tonduti de Blauvac, built in 1662 and renovated in 1726.

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