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During the school holidays, the Palais des Papes invites families to discover its treasures through fun and cultural workshops specially designed for children. From themed tours to artistic creations and a dive into medieval history, each activity promises to teach more about this UNESCO World Heritage monument.

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During the school holidays, the Palais des Papes invites families to discover its treasures through fun and cultural workshops specially designed for children. From themed tours to artistic creations and a dive into medieval history, each activity promises to teach more about this UNESCO World Heritage monument.
Chimera Clay Workshop
© O.Tresson

“Palace Decor” tour followed by a clay chimera workshop

Explore the secrets of medieval art through the sculpted decorations, sparkling stained-glass windows, and colorful frescoes of the Palace. Then, in the tranquility of the workshop, your child can bring their own fantastical clay chimera to life, inspired by legendary creatures of the past.

PRACTICAL INFORMATION

  • From 6 years 
    Children must be accompanied by an adult
  • Hours: every Tuesday, from July 8 to August 30 from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m.
  • Prices:
    20 € for an adult + a child
    €10 per additional child
    This price includes: entrance to the Palace, the guided tour and the creative workshop

“History and Architecture” tour followed by a vault construction workshop

Step back in time to the era of the Avignon popes and discover the ingenious techniques of medieval builders. The tour is followed by a hands-on workshop where children learn to build a medieval vault, using the principles of Gothic architecture.

PRACTICAL INFORMATION

  • From 9 years

    Children must be accompanied by an adult

  • Hours: every Thursday, from July to August, from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m.
  • Prices:
    20 € for an adult + a child
    €10 per additional child

    This price includes: entrance to the Palace, the guided tour and the creative workshop

Architecture Workshop
© C.Bienfait
Poster Othoniel Cosmos or the Ghosts of Love

Workshop/visit around the exhibition OTHONIEL COSMOS or the Ghosts of Love

A family-friendly art tour to discover the artist's monumental works, exhibited within the monument. Curious little ones will then be invited to immerse themselves in this world and become budding artists during the workshop.

PRACTICAL INFORMATION

  • From 9 years

    Children must be accompanied by an adult

  • Hours: every Saturday, from July 10 to August 30 from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m.
  • Prices:
    20 € for an adult + a child
    €10 per additional child

Information

Due to the organization of an event, the entrance to the Palais des Papes will be via the Congress Center from July 28 to 31 inclusive.

We apologize for any inconvenience and thank you for your understanding.

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