1. Home
  2. / Innocent VI
  3. / Where is Villeneuve-lès-Avignon located, the town where Innocent VI's tomb is?

Where is Villeneuve-lès-Avignon located, the town where Innocent VI's tomb is?

  • Italy

  • France

  • England

  • Germany

Answer

Located in France, Villeneuve-lès-Avignon is a commune situated in the Gard department within the Occitanie region of Southern France. It is renowned as the resting place of Pope Innocent VI, whose elaborate Gothic tomb can be found within the Collegiate Church of Notre-Dame. The town holds significant historical and cultural importance, offering visitors a glimpse into the architectural and religious heritage of France during the 14th century.
Pope Innocent VI: The Pontiff of the 14th Century

Pope Innocent VI: The Pontiff of the 14th Century

Take the Innocent VI Quiz
Subscribe newsletter

Subscribe Now!

Learn something
new everyday

Playing quizzes is free! We send 1 quiz every week to your inbox