Les Jardins du Palais des papes
The gardens of the Palais des Papes offer a space for relaxation and allow for a better understanding of the entire monument.
The 14th-century hydraulic network was chosen as a structuring element in the design of the Palace Garden.
The Pope's Garden is an intimate garden, which had direct access from the Pope's apartments.
The renovation restores its precious character.
In 2022, the city of Avignon was awarded the Gold Prize for Remarkable Gardens, in second place in the Victoires du Paysage awards.
The gardens are part of the visit to the Palace of the Popes.
Animals are not allowed.
Picnics are not permitted.
The Pope's Garden and the Palace Garden are among the three papal gardens designed in the 3th century. Victims of the vicissitudes of history, they have undergone an ambitious restoration program.
Evoking the site's rich history, the project has restored the essential elements of the medieval period. Rewarded with several distinctions (including the Victoires du Paysage in 2022 and the award of the Remarkable Garden label in 2023), this work reveals to visitors a previously unknown side of the Palais des Papes. It sheds tremendous light on what these pleasure gardens were like, combining its educational value with all the advantages of a relaxation area in the heart of the city.
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- Unguided individual tours permanently
- Guided individual tours on request
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- Unguided group visits on request
- Guided group tours on request
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| Prices | Min. | Max. |
|---|---|---|
| Full price | 16 € | Not disclosed |
| Reduced price | 13 € | Not disclosed |
| Child | 10 € | Not disclosed |
The gardens are included in the visit to the Palace of the Popes.
Free ticket (proof will be required at ticket check) for children under 10, people holding a disability inclusion mobility card (CMI) and one accompanying person (proof is required), for residents of Avignon and Montfavet every Saturday, Sunday and public holiday upon presentation of proof of residence and an identity document (Note that the identity card is not proof), for curators-guides, journalists, for holders of a France Travail card (job seekers + RSA beneficiaries) and Avignon residents under 26 years of age holding culture pass cards given by the Avignon Town Hall.
Prices for the Palace + Pont d'Avignon: full price €19,50 / reduced price €16 / child (10-17 years): €12.
Audio guide included in the entrance price.
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