It seems that Avignon had been under control of the Pope from 1348 to 1791. Think of it as something like Vatican City. But once the French Revolution came along, Avignon wanted to be part of the fun. It was a little messy, but everything was made official within a few years.
The statue is located along the river; it was moved there in 1974. The monument is something of a nice welcoming symbol to those sailing into town.
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