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Different rates are offered, individual, group, family, school, TO - CE. Remember to inquire on the page below.
Palace of the Popes + Pont d'Avignon
€14.50
Palace of the Popes + Gardens
€14.50
Popes' Palace + Avignon Bridge + Gardens
€17
Full price
€12
Child rate (8-17 years old)
€6.50
Schedule
From January 6 to February 7
10 AM -17:XNUMX PM
School holidays from February 8 to 28, 2025
10 AM -18:XNUMX PM
From March 1 to November 2
09 AM -19:XNUMX PM
From November 3 to December 19
10 AM -17:XNUMX PM
School holidays December 20, 2025 to January 5, 2026
10 AM -18:XNUMX PM
Last access before closing: 1 hour before the Palace – ½ before the Bridge and Gardens
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FAQ
Visit to the Palais des Papes: approximately 1h30 – 2h.
Due to a large number of steps, visiting the monument is not accessible to people with reduced mobility, however solutions existt, our teams are here to inform you: +04 32 74 32 74 XNUMX
At the Palais des Papes, you must leave your stroller in a locker. A baby carrier will be loaned to you free of charge.
At the Palais des Papes, animals are prohibited (except guide dogs).
Yes, with the exception of the rooms with painted decorations, which are very fragile: Pope's Room, Deer's Room, St Martial Chapel.
It is valid from the same day until the next day, with only one entry per site.
Family rates apply to the Palace + Bridge combined ticket. The ticket is free for all children under 8 years old.
Buy your tickets
For all your group requests (20 people or more), please contact the Receptive Group Service:
By email : groupreservation@avignon-tourisme.com
By telephone: +33 (0)4 90 27 50 50
The Palais des Papes is open every day of the year.
It is not mandatory to book in advance, but we recommend that you do. To make a reservation, please go to this page.
During your visit, you can leave your luggage at the monument's locker room, which is free and monitored.
At the Palais des Papes, the Histopad is free and available in 7 languages (FR GB ITA ALL JAP ESP). It is given to children aged 8 and over.
A queue cut-out has been put in place. However, due to the Vigipirate plan, you are required to go through the baggage check area.
No because it is not a national monument. The monument is however free for Avignon residents every Sunday except July/August, with proof of less than 3 months and ID.
No, because the Palais des Papes and the Pont d'Avignon are not national monuments. On the other hand, a reduced rate is offered to teachers accompanying school groups of 20 or more students.
Yes, directly on site. Other means of payment: cash, check, credit card, Amex, voucher (online or telephone payment) and order form for groups
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This Saturday, June 7, the Gardens of the Palais des Papes come alive with the 3rd edition of “Sous la Roma”!
The heart of the event? Sensory workshops led by enthusiasts: plant creations, crafts, experiences based on touch, smell, taste, etc.
A program designed to awaken the 5 senses, in an exceptional setting.
From 11 a.m. to 14 p.m., the chefs of Les Halles d'Avignon 👨🍳 will be cooking live with produce from the papal gardens: a gourmet and authentic moment not to be missed.
And from 18 p.m., it's time for a tasting of the Château des Coccinelles wines🍷, with music by David Rey (Latin pop).
🎟️ Single ticket €5 / Reduced €3 / Free for under-8s, Avignon residents and people with reduced mobility.
➡ Reservation essential: https://shorturl.at/BheMO
* Alcohol abuse is dangerous for your health. Consume in moderation.
© OTresson Avignon Tourism
In 2022, the Palais des Papes hosted "Amazônia," a sumptuous exhibition of photographs by the great Sebastiao Salgado. Today, we remember his wife Lelia, his sons, and this Brazilian land he spoke of with such passion and ardently defended.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION ‼️
Due to the preparation of numerous cultural events, and to preserve your experience of discovering the monument, the Palais des Papes is adapting its opening hours for the next few days:
➡May 21: open from 9 a.m. to 14 p.m.
➡May 22: closed
➡May 23: open from 12 a.m. to 19 p.m.
Thanks for your understanding.
📸© Shu T.
AVIGNON, THE OTHER ROME 🔎
On the death of a pope in Avignon...
In Avignon, too, the death of a pope triggered immediate turmoil: official mourning, precise rites, but also tensions over the succession. And when the papal seat was vacant, the Palace held its breath!
📸© F.Mariotti
AVIGNON, THE OTHER ROME 🔎
The room where everything was decided…. the Conclave
The "Guest Wing" was called the "Conclave Wing" from 1342. We know that the open arches between the Tinel and the Parement on one side and the Guest Wing on the other date from the death of Benedict XII in 1342.
Conclaves were held for the election of Clement VI, Urban V, Innocent VI, and Gregory XI. Each conclave involved extensive renovations to renovate the spaces designated for the cardinal electors. Today, the Conclave Hall is one of the most impressive spaces in the Congress Center, since its renovation by architect Jean Sonnier in 1974!
📸© E.Larue
AVIGNON, THE OTHER ROME 🔎
Nine popes…one palace!
There were nine who reigned from Avignon. Nine popes who shaped the city, who built a palace...
Did you know that some people didn't even agree on who the true pope was? The result was an era of greatness and rivalries, which the monument continues to tell!
📸© C.Aubry G.Quittard Avignon Town Hall
AVIGNON THE OTHER ROME
When the Popes left Rome… for Avignon!
While all eyes are on Rome, another city deserves our attention: Avignon.
Did you know that for nearly 70 years, the heart of Christianity beat here within the walls of the Palais des Papes? An unforgettable era when Avignon was the spiritual capital of the world.
📸© Footprints from elsewhere F.Dahm
The Palais des Papes isn't just about history! It's also a cultural venue in perpetual motion! Concerts, exhibitions, festivals... the main courtyard becomes an open-air stage 🎶🎨
🎭 This summer, it will once again host the Avignon Festival. Have you ever seen a show here? Share your memory in the comments!
Since 1995, the Palais des Papes has been listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site 🌍✨
A symbol of European history, papal power and medieval architecture!
📍 Come discover this treasure in the heart of Avignon.
Have a good week !
📷Bingqian Li
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