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Exhibition “The Palace found by architects Nodet father and son – 1901-1944”
Guided tour of the exhibition
Browse the aisles of the exhibition in the company of Julien Gallon, curator and curator of the exhibition, who brings his precious insight to (re)discover the architecture of the largest Gothic palace through the eyes of those who visit it. opened and revealed to visitors!
Saturdays March 11, March 25, April 08 and April 22 at 11 a.m. Free visit of the Palace of the Popes included at the end.
Prices
Different rates are offered, individual, group, family, school, TO - CE. Remember to inquire on the page below.
Full price
€12
Reduced price
€10
Child rate (8-17 years old)
€6,50
Palace + Gardens
€14,50 – reduced: €11,50
Palace + Bridge
€14,50 – reduced: €11,50
Schedules
The Palais des Papes is open every day, all year round. The last admission to the cash desks is 1 hour before the monument closes. Access for groups from 9am.
From 01 / 01 to 03 / 02
10h - 17h
From 04 / 02 to 28 / 02
10h - 18h
From 01 / 03 to 05 / 11
9h - 19h
From 06 / 11 to 22 / 12
10h - 17h
From 23 / 12 to 31 / 12
10h - 18h
Avignon City Pass
Take advantage of the destination at a low price thanks to a prepaid passport giving access to the main sites of Avignon and Villeneuve lez Avignon for 24 or 48 hours!

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FAQ
The Palace is open from 10 a.m. to 18 p.m. until February 28. See all timetables.
Due to a large number of steps, the Palais des Papes is not accessible to people with reduced mobility. For more information, please visit the page Useful information.
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.
What they think of the Palace
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Look up and discover many details and treasures in the Palais des Papes!
Like here, with the ceiling of the small audience (histopad withdrawal room).
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NEW!
The Palace found by the architects Nodet father and son, this is the new exhibition file to discover urgently! Let yourself be transported by 40 years of restoration through period photos, drawings and architectural projects, most of which have never been presented to the public.
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Direction the Palace of the Popes …
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Why do we say "largest Gothic palace"?
The Palace of the Popes is actually the largest of the Gothic constructions of the Middle Ages. It is impressive with its 60 meter long facade. including the courtyards and gardens, its surface area is 15000 square meters, or 2 football pitches!
📸©️ D. Coullet / P. Bar / Empreinte d`ailleurs / F. Olliver/ JC Guisset/ J Audigier / C. Raynaud de Lage/ C. Meriaux / F. Mariotti / N. Archery
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Sharing 📸 of the week 🤩
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Zoom on the big Tinel
This dining room of the pope and his guests was equipped with a fireplace more than 18 meters high!
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We wish you a wonderful year 2023 ✨
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Take to the skies during your visit to the Palace. The terraces offer you a wonderful panorama of the Palace, the City of Avignon and the Rhône 😍
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