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Avignon city in the heart of beautiful Province lays claim to dozens of historic monument and is also famous as a shopper's delight. Avignon as a French Province is a treasure house of palaces, museums and is a charming neighborhood of shopping lanes. Avignon makes an excellent home base in France for all avid shoppers with many shopping streets. Take a tour one block over to Rue Joseph Vernet,Avignon perhaps the prettiest street in town, lined with shops, galleries and restaurants. Rue Joseph Vernet in Avignon was set aside as a pedestrian zone just perfect for a leisurely stroll. The Promenade Joseph-Vernet traces the western portion of the city. To go by the legend the street gets its name from Avignon's most famous painter , known for his seascapes, his series Ports de France , and his long career in the service of the king. While shopping in Avignon do check out the famous shopping street of Avignon Rue Joseph-Vernet. It is another major shopping street of Avignon lined up with chic boutiques. The street runs east off rue de la République, opposite the main tourist office. Once you stroll through the eastern side of the main shopping avenue then you can come across the stretch running down into the Rue Joseph Street. The entire street is dotted with swank and stylish boutiques. The shops have swank interiors and contemporary decors. One can easily find an assortment of contemporary European items on sale in the shops of this pretty street. The chic boutiques are quite inviting. With the incredible range of goods they put on display, shoppers can wander for hours in this promenade. In many a shops in this street a French treasure awaits you. So you can wander along the streets dotted with little shops and stores and can easily find one that caters to your choice and fits with your budget. If you wish to freak out in this street and explore the shopping benefits it offers then do venture out in the late afternoons as completely different atmosphere takes over the lane. In the late afternoon the lighting is a delightful mix of soft sunshine and shop light that enhances Rue Joseph Vernet's romantic atmosphere. The romantic aura is undisturbed by the hustle bustle around the shops. Never mind the traffic; strolling along this street is certain to give you a unique pleasure.
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