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Walls of Avignon
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The walls of Avignon are a series of defensive stone walls that surround the city of Avignon in the south of France. They were built in the 14th century during the Avignon papacy and have been continu
Walls between the Porte de L'Oulle and the Porte du Rhône
Walls between the Porte de L'Oulle and the Porte du Rhône
City walls in the 13th and 14th centuries. The 13th century double walls are shown in red.
City walls in the 13th and 14th centuries. The 13th century double walls are shown in red.
Surviving fragment of the 13th century double walls at the junction of Rue Joseph Vernet with Rue Saint Charles
Surviving fragment of the 13th century double walls at the junction of Rue Joseph Vernet with Rue Saint Charles
Porte Limbert before its demolition in 1896. The structure dated at least from the 15th century and possibly the 14th century.
Porte Limbert before its demolition in 1896. The structure dated at least from the 15th century and possibly the 14th century.
Alphonse of Poitiers
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Alphonse was the Count of Poitou from 1225 and Count of Toulouse from 1249. As count of Toulouse, he also governed the Marquisate of Provence.
Walls of Avignon
…defences between 1234 and 1237, presumably on the same plan, but in 1251 Avignon lost its independence when the two younger brothers of King Louis IX, Alphonse of Poitiers and Charles of Anjou (Charles I of Naples) took back control and appointed a viguier (magistrate) to administer the town. The only surviving piece of…
Alphonse, as Count of Toulouse, recognised the autonomy of the commune of the town of Agen. In this illustration he takes an oath before the consuls w
Alphonse, as Count of Toulouse, recognised the autonomy of the commune of the town of Agen. In this illustration he takes an oath before the consuls with his right hand on the town ordinances, while sitting on a pedestal. The consul administering the oath is forced to go on his knees, symbolising Alphonse's lordship and the town's loyalty.
Arms of Alphonse on a 13th-century harness pendant, found in West Berkshire, England.
Arms of Alphonse on a 13th-century harness pendant, found in West Berkshire, England.