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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

During the tour, we will explore the many faces of medieval art, focusing on the splendors of sculpture, the secrets of painting, and the magic of stained-glass windows with their thousand splendors. Then, in the calm of the workshop, the child will give free rein to their imagination to shape their own chimera in clay, a whimsical echo of the creatures of the past.

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  • For 6/8 year olds 
    Children must be accompanied by an adult
  • 🕒 Schedule
    10am – 12pm
    Tuesday 17 February, Saturday 21 February, Wednesday 25 February, Saturday 11 April, Wednesday 16 April, Monday 20 April, Friday 24 April.
  • Fee
    20 € for an adult + a child
    €10 per additional child
    This price includes: entrance to the Palace, the guided tour and the workshop

This workshop is currently unavailable.

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

Through the captivating story of the Popes' arrival in Avignon, this tour offers a glimpse into the history and secrets of the Palace's construction. It offers a firsthand look at medieval architecture, which continues with a workshop where visitors can learn, with their own hands, the delicate art of building a vault.

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  • For ages 9 and up

    Children must be accompanied by an adult

  • 🕒 Schedule
    10am – 12pm
    Thursday, February 19, Monday, February 23, Friday, February 27, Tuesday, April 14, Saturday, April 18, Wednesday, April 22
  • Fee
    20 € for an adult + a child
    €10 per additional child

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

This workshop is currently unavailable.

Architecture Workshop
© C.Bienfait
Information

Due to work on the exterior lighting of the Palais des Papes, access to the monument will exceptionally be via the wooden staircase in the Place du Palais. from February 3rd to 5th inclusive.

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

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