Palais des Papes

Palais des Papes

France

Things to do in Palais des Papes

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Perched atop the Rocher des Doms overlooking the city of Avignon and the Rhône river, the Palais des Papes (or Popes' Palace) is surrounded by the Ramparts, the Petit Palais, the Notre Dame des Doms Cathedral and the famous Saint-Bénézet bridge, best known as the Pont d’Avignon.

A major landmark of the 14th century western Christian history, its construction started in 1335 and took less than 20 years to complete, under leadership of two builder popes, Benedict the 12th and his successor Clement the 6th. Flanked by its four stout towers, the palace boasts 15,000 square meters of floor space – that’s four Gothic cathedrals! – making it the biggest Gothic palace in Europe.

Explore the palace’s 20 rooms rich with history such as the papal private chambers and the frescoes by trecento pre-renaissance era Italian painter Matteo Giovanetti.

The Palais des Papes also hosts a variety of cultural events throughout the year. In July, the Honor Courtyard of the Palace hosts performances of the iconic Avignon Theater Festival created by Jean Vilar in 1947.

Having welcomed over 600,000 visitors, it is one of the most visited monuments in France - with good reason, as the entire architectural group making up the historical center of Avignon is ranked on the UNESCO World Heritage Sites list.

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Walking Tour of Avignon and Popes' Palace
Attractions & guided tours

Walking Tour of Avignon and Popes' Palace

Enjoy a walking tour of Avignon and visit the Popes Palace with a professional guide, discover the rich historical past of the city.

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Self guided tour with interactive city game of Avignon
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Self guided tour with interactive city game of Avignon

Discover Avignon as you play an interactive city game on this self-guided tour that leads you to hidden spots around the city. You decide when to start, stop or pause.

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Provence discovery day tour from Aix en Provence
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Provence discovery day tour from Aix en Provence

Book your full day tour in the South of France and admire Pont du Gard, Les Baux de Provence and Châteauneuf-du-Pape.

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Tour of Avignon, St Remy, les Baux et Pont du Gard from Avignon
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Tour of Avignon, St Remy, les Baux et Pont du Gard from Avignon

Visit Avignon, Les Baux de Provence and Saint Remy and discover the history of Provence. See the Roman Aqueduct Pont du Gard and enter the Pope's Palace.

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Palais des Papes

Palais des Papes

Avignon

France

Reviews Palais des Papes

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5/5
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“Clair, simple, efficace, fluide.”

5/5
undefined, 29 Aug 2024

“Bien présenté et facile”

4/5
undefined, 28 Aug 2024

“La visita al castello dei Papi è stata molto interessante ed istruttiva.Il biglietto comprendeva anche i giardini ed il ponte.Onestamente i giardini dovrebbero essere parte integrante della visita al castello non ho trovato che fossero un plus.Interessante invece la visita al ponte ed i video.”

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