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The Palace of the Popes at night

Palais des Papes [ Palace Square, Avignon ], France

Whether you know it or not, the Palais des Papes takes on another dimension when night falls. Avignon Tourism invites you to discover it after it closes to visitors, on a night tour and experience a rare moment! This visit is supervised by a tour guide…

41st European Heritage Days in Avignon

Palais des Papes [ Palace Square, Avignon ], France

The unmissable event of the start of the school year! The European Heritage Days are a great opportunity to (re)discover heritage close to home because many places open their doors to you! Show less Created in 1984 under the name of “Open Doors Days of…

haunted palace

Palais des Papes [ Palace Square, Avignon ], France

A terrifying nocturnal stroll through the immense labyrinths of the Palais des Papes! A funereal cloister, a strange laboratory, a very particular banquet, unexplained phenomena, a dwelling occupied by numerous spirits... Are you ready to enter the Pope's house, at nightfall,...

Christmas at the Palace

Palais des Papes [ Palace Square, Avignon ], France

At the heart of the monument, the Cour d'Honneur is home to a forest of sparkling fir trees, as well as a small Christmas market featuring traditional delicacies: sweets, hot chocolate, mulled wine, olive oil, brioches, chocolates, etc. Maison Brémond: All the products offered in the tradition of the 13 Desserts of…

The Palace told to young and old

Palais des Papes [ Palace Square, Avignon ], France

A guided tour specially adapted for a family audience, full of anecdotes about daily life in this grandiose castle in the time of the Popes, listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. A discovery of the Palais des Papes for the whole family. The Palace of the Popes is a dream…

Avignon in the time of the popes

Palais des Papes [ Palace Square, Avignon ], France

 March 9, 1309: Pope Clement V stops in Avignon, it is the beginning of a period of great prosperity for the city. But what was this small Provençal city like at the dawn of the XNUMXth century? Who populated it? How did people live there? What did people do there?…

Discovering the Palace of the Popes

Palais des Papes [ Palace Square, Avignon ], France

This imposing monument, classified as a UNESCO World Heritage Site, a marvel of Gothic art, has inspired many writers including Henry James, Prosper Mérimée, Alphonse Daudet, Charles Dickens and many others. Beyond the “Great History”, you will discuss with your guide the organization of the “Hôtel…

Palace told to young and old

Palais des Papes [ Palace Square, Avignon ], France

A guided tour specially adapted for a family audience, full of anecdotes about daily life in this grandiose castle in the time of the Popes, listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. A discovery of the Palais des Papes for the whole family. The Palace of the Popes is a dream…

Candlelight – candle concerts at the Palais des Papes

Palais des Papes [ Palace Square, Avignon ], France

Candlelight concerts are concerts where classical music artists and orchestras perform the music of the greatest composers or artists surrounded by hundreds of candles. On the program: Friday, February 14 at 21:30 p.m.: Special Valentine's Day Edition Saturday, February 15 at 19:30 p.m.…

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  The Grand Audience hall will be closed to the public March 6 and 7, 2025.
 
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