Avignon, France: Synagogue

The history of the Jews in Avignon has been a series of ups and downs. They first arrived in the 300s, and had a prominent role in society when the Popes lived there in the 1300s.

However, the situation changed after the French Revolution, when Avignon became part of France. A synagogue was around until 1845, when a fire destroyed it.

A new facility was quickly built to replace it, and it became relatively famous for a quirky reason: It's round. In fact, it's the only round synagogue in France. 

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