Tourist Tip: You can grab a beer in the cathedral gift shop.
Climb the summit of Avignon to the Cathedral Notre Dame Des Doms. It is situated above the Palace of the Popes, at the top of the stairs. Two popes are entombed there. You can even find their sepulchers if you persist in poking into every side-pocket chapel to read the signs.
It’s a hot slog climbing those stairs on a sunny day. I could have used some thirst quenching.
I couldn’t believe my eyes when I took a quick scan of merchandise for sale in the gift shop. Beer. Wine. Lavender sachets. Oh and some religious trinkets are shelved on the side wall. The church showcases what sells well. Hats off to the church.
About the hats: they are suspended over Rue Des Fourbisseurs, a random walking street in the ancient part of Avignon. Just for fun, apparently.