Palais des Papes Entrance Tickets with Histopad and Access to the Gardens

Palais des Papes, Place du Palais, 84000 Avignon, France, Avignon, France
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What To Expect

Listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site, the Palais des Papes was built in the 14th century and consists of two buildings: the old palace of Benedict XII and the new palace of Clement VI. Thanks to the HistoPad provided at the beginning of the visit, dive into the Middle Ages and relive the daily life of the first popes of Avignon.During this virtual experience, you will be amazed by the immensity of this largest medieval fortress and the biggest Gothic palace in the world. The 15,000 square meters of living space are the equivalent of 4 Gothic cathedrals. Visit the Papal intimate gardens with direct access from the papal apartments which have been restored to their former glory with the re-creation of the griffin fountain and flower meadow. At the end of the visit, climb up to the terraces of the Palais des Papes. They offer a superb view over the main courtyard of the palace but also over the city of Avignon and the Rhône.

What to remember

Important info

Not suitable for:

  • Due to a large number of steps, please note the visit is not wheelchair accessible

Not allowed:

  • Pets are not allowed on site

Know in advance:

  • Free entrance for children under 8, job-seekers and disabled visitors
  • Please arrive 15 minutes before the booked time slot
  • Last admission 1 hour before closing time
  • It takes about 2 hours to visit the Palais des Papes
  • The rooms closed to visitors are the chamberlain's and notary's rooms
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What's included
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Entrance to the Palais des Papes on the selected time slot in the calendar. Entrance to the Gardens. HistoPad available in 7 languages
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What's not included
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Access to the Pont d'Avignon
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Know Before You Go
Highlights

Discover a must-see when visiting Avignon. Visit the biggest Gothic palace in the world ranked as a UNESCO World Heritage site. Experience an immersive digital visit of the Palais des Papes with the HistoPad app

Cancellation Policy
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Provider
Avignon Tourisme
Meeting Point

Please present your barcode ticket at the entrance of the Palais des Papes.