Le Palais des Papes
Avignon tourisme
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Avignon
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The biggest Gothic Palace
A series of nine popes resided in Avignon in the 14th century. The Palais des Papes, an imposing fortress and luxurious palace, is the main testimony of their presence in the city. It is a symbol of the power of Christendom and of the temporal and spiritual authority of the papacy at that period.
25 rooms and sites open to the public for guided or non-guided visits
The visit is a chance to see the great staterooms, the scene of ceremonies and banquets, the chapels with their painted decor, the pope’s private apartments, and the terraces with their wonderful views over the city of Avignon and the River Rhone. The priceless paintings in the chapels and the pope’s private apartments have been preserved, bearing witness to the innovative work of the French and Italian schools.
The Gardens at the Popes’ Palace
The Gardens at the Palace of the Popes have only recently re-opened and are a new feature of the visit. The gardens provide visitors with a relaxing space and add to a deeper understanding of the entire Palace.
The Papal Garden and the Palace Garden join the existing public garden the Urban V Orchard, inaugurated on 14 September 2018, to form the triptych of the Papal Palace Gardens.
There are two areas of gardens: the Palace Garden (or Benedict XII garden, 1250 m2) and the Papal Garden (662m2). The 14th-century hydraulic system was the structural basis for the layout of the Palace Gardens where large rectangles are planted with Mediterranean species attested to in the 14th century in these pontifical gardens.
EXPLORE THE PALACE IN A DIFFERENT WAY
Guided tours
To learn everything about the city, from its grand history to its local stories, and to discover all about the lives of the popes – their political power, their court, their customs, and their Palace – it’s very simple: just let us guide you…
Full programme and available languages at: www.avignon-tourisme.com
Treasure Hunt
Mystery in the Palais des Papes®
Precious volumes from the papal library have gone missing…. Help Urban V unmask the culprit!
A puzzle game designed to help you discover the Palais des Papes in a fun and educational way, suitable for everyone, whether with family or friends. Approximately 3 hours of investigation.
Kits on sale at the Palais des Papes, the Tourist Office and on www.avignon-tourisme.com
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Schedules
| from 01/01 to 04/01 | 10 a.m. - 6 p.m. |
| from 05/01 to 06/02 | 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. |
| from 07/02 to 28/02 | 10 a.m. - 6 p.m. |
| from 01/03 to 01/11 | 9 a.m. - 7 p.m. |
| from 02/11 to 18/12 | 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. |
| from 19/12 to 31/12 | 10 a.m. - 6 p.m. |
Prices
| Adults | € 12 |
| Discounts / groups | € 10 |
| The Palais des Papes + Bridge (Adults) | € 14,50 |
| The Palais des Papes + Bridge (Discounts / groups) | € 11,50 |
| The Palais des Papes + Bridge + Gardens (Adults) | € 17 |
| The Palais des Papes + Bridge + Gardens (Discounts) | € 13 |
