Palais des Papes

The Palais des Papes is one of the 10 most visited monuments in France.

Residence of the sovereign pontiffs of the 15th century, classified as a UNESCO World Heritage Site, it constitutes the largest Gothic palace in the world (000 m2 of floor space, equivalent to the volume of 4 Gothic cathedrals).
It presents the visitor with more than twenty places, in particular the private apartments of the Pope and their fabulous decorations of frescoes executed by the Italian artist Matteo Giovannetti.

Need practical information?
Babies and strollers: Strollers cannot be used inside the monument and must be left in the luggage room. Baby carriers are available for loan.

TICKETS: Avignon Tourisme invites you to book your visit online by choosing your time slot.
Reservation on www.avignon-tourisme.com
Possibility of buying tickets on site and at the tourist office on non-full time slots.

THE HISTOPAD: an immersive digital tour to go back in time and see the invisible!
With the Histopad (digital tablet), cross the doors of time and relive the splendor of the papal court in the 9th century in multimedia immersion. Thanks to augmented reality you will be able to visualize a large part of the rooms of the Palais des Papes as they might have been in the XNUMXth century. The Histopad allows you to take a virtual tour of XNUMX main rooms of the palace which have been re-imagined using augmented reality in their XNUMXth century decor.

THE PALACE GARDENS
Recently restored, they constitute a new attraction for the visitor, opening up a space for relaxation and allowing a better understanding of the whole of the Palace of the Popes, an exceptional Historic Monument listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
The Jardin du Pape and the Jardin du Palais thus join the Orchard Urbain V, inaugurated on September 14, 2018, and freely accessible to the public, to complete the triptych of the Gardens of the Palais des Papes.
This redevelopment is structured in two areas: the Jardin du Palais (or Jardin Benoît XII, 1250 m2) and the Jardin du Pape (662 m2).
The XNUMXth century hydraulic network was chosen as the structuring element of the design of the Garden of the Palace, delimiting the large rectangles where Mediterranean plant species attested in the XNUMXth century are planted in these pontifical gardens.
The Pope's Garden is an intimate garden, which had direct access from the Pope's apartments. The redevelopment gives it back its precious character with the re-creation of the griffin fountain as well as the flowery meadow that surrounded it. The famous and imposing Roma building, of which only a trace remains, has been reconstructed in the form of a monumental pergola which will eventually be entirely covered with plants.
A restoration undertaken by the City of Avignon and Avignon Tourisme with the assistance of the State, the DRAC, the Southern Region, the Crédit Agricole Foundation and the L'Occitane Foundation.
It is possible to visit the gardens of the Palace alone, or to combine their visit with that of the Pont d'Avignon or the Palace of the Popes.
Free for Avignon residents every day of the year upon reservation and presentation of proof of address.
Closed to visitors 1 hour before the monument closes.

IH: Due to a large number of steps, the tour route of the Palais des Papes is partially inaccessible to wheelchair users.
However, we are happy to assist you with your personalized visit. Our entire team is ready to assist you and provide you with a tailor-made experience in the heart of the largest Gothic palace.
Your tour will take you through the main areas of the monument and allow you to discover the history of the popes, equipped with your Histopad. A bonus: access to the Chapel of Sant Martial.
Visits are open year-round, by reservation only, up to 24 hours before the scheduled time slot: Tuesdays, Fridays, and Sundays from 14 p.m. to 16 p.m.*. Tour duration: 2 hours.
Free entry for you and your companion (accompanied visit recommended)
By reservation at 04 32 74 32 74 or by email: officetourisme@avignon-tourisme.com
* dates subject to change, to be confirmed with the Avignon Tourist Office teams

Numerous guided tours of the monument are offered throughout the year.
Information and reservations on www.avignon-tourisme.com

The bookstore is open to the public all year round.
Watch the store video: https://youtu.be/17JXNFKn7Cc

Pets are not allowed (except guide dogs).

The Palais des Papes is labeled Accueil vélo.

Subject to change.

For residents of Avignon and Montfavet: free entry every Sunday of the year – upon presentation of proof of address and ID – reservation: https://online3-next.citybreak.com/675562970/fr/fr/voir-faire/2527477/billet-gratuit-palais-des-papes-exposition-palazzo-special/afficher-les-details?sorting=st%3Da%3Bso%3Da

On the occasion of the European Heritage Days on September 20 and 21 – free entry: self-guided tour without Histopad., access to the exhibition Major exhibition: “Othoniel – Cosmos or The Ghosts of Love” – Jean-Michel OTHONIEL.. Visit of the Benedict XII Garden at the end of the tour and with free access from the Maria Casarès courtyard at the rear of the Palace.