The Pope's Palace | Rendez-vous

Summer art exhibitions
Since 1947 and the unforgettable exhibition devoted to Picasso in the Great Chapel at the Palace of the Popes, the tradition of displaying major, internationally-renowned art exhibitions has continued. Botero (1993), Dubuffet (1994), Picasso (1995), Rodin (1996), “Stories told in Tapestry” (1997), “Clock making Treasures” (1998), “Primitive Passion” (1999), “Beauty” (2000), Gao Xingjian (2001), and “Monument of History” (2002).

Incoming 2010 : A new Great exhibition ! Rendez-vous next on the events pages of the pope's palace website.

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"Monument de l'Histoire"
in the Great Chapel (Summer 2002)

"Palais secret"

An behind-the-scenes visit of the Palace of the Popes, as it has never been seen before. The guide tours with a small group of up to twenty, providing interesting details on the history and the daily life in the palace, with insights into the Popes’ lives and the construction of the Palace.
Enjoy a Provencal brunch with the visit, on the panoramic terraces in the Great Dignitaries’ wing.

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Tel. +33 (0)4 90 27 50 74





		Special Events at the Palace of the Popes The Palace of the Popes is a historical monument historique which is open to the public for visiting. However, it is also the venue for many different activities throughout the entire year.

	DON'T MISS Each year during the weekend of climbing, the Benoit XII Cloister welcomes "Alterarosa", the event dedicated to roses newly created and presented exclusively by their breeders. Next edition: 13, 14,15 & 16 May 2010 More infos: www.alterarosa.com	Summer art exhibitions Since 1947 and the unforgettable exhibition devoted to Picasso in the Great Chapel at the Palace of the Popes, the tradition of displaying major, internationally-renowned art exhibitions has continued. Botero (1993), Dubuffet (1994), Picasso (1995), Rodin (1996), “Stories told in Tapestry” (1997), “Clock making Treasures” (1998), “Primitive Passion” (1999), “Beauty” (2000), Gao Xingjian (2001), and “Monument of History” (2002). Incoming 2010 : A new Great exhibition ! Rendez-vous next on the events pages of the pope's palace website. > all exhibitions	"Monument de l'Histoire" in the Great Chapel (Summer 2002)
		"Palais secret" An behind-the-scenes visit of the Palace of the Popes, as it has never been seen before. The guide tours with a small group of up to twenty, providing interesting details on the history and the daily life in the palace, with insights into the Popes’ lives and the construction of the Palace. Enjoy a Provencal brunch with the visit, on the panoramic terraces in the Great Dignitaries’ wing. > More Infos Tel. +33 (0)4 90 27 50 74
		The Avignon Theater Festival Every summer, the beautiful Honor Courtyard in the heart of the Palace of the Popes becomes center stage to major theatrical creations. For over 50 years now, the Honor Courtyard has served as an open-air theater for one month of the summer. The installation and removal of the bleachers and the stage has become an annual ritual requiring significant resources. During the very first Festival in September 1947, the program featured both unknown works and contemporary plays. Find out more about the Theater Festival by visiting: http://www.festival-avignon.com

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