Palais des Papes in Avignon

The Palais des Papes (Popes' Palace) is one of the largest and most important Gothic buildings in the world, and since 1995 has been classed a UNESCO world heritage monument. The huge and imposing building symbolises the might of the Christian church during the fourteenth century, during which time the Papal residence was located in Avignon. Built in 1335 over a period of less than 20 years, the Palais des Papes was in fact built under two Popes, Pope Benedict XII and his successor, Pope Clement VI.

The building comprises around twenty different venues for different papal events to take place in, including theatres and the fabulously decorated papal apartments with their frescos by the Italian artist Matteo Giovannetti. This is a fascinating building steeped in history and intrigue: not to be missed.

Practical information

Papal Palace
rue Pente-Rapide
84000, Avignon
Phone : 04 90 27 50 00
Fax : 04 90 86 36 12
Official website
Email
Programme Papal Palace
Rates and schedules:
From Monday 16 to Monday 30 April 2012 :
- Every day, from 07:30 to 20:15
From Tuesday 1 to Tuesday 15 May 2012 :
- Every day, from 07:30 to 20:45
From Wednesday 16 to Thursday 31 May 2012 :
- Every day, from 07:30 to 21:00
From Friday 1 to Friday 15 June 2012 :
- Every day, from 07:30 to 21:15
From Saturday 16 to Saturday 30 June 2012 :
- Every day, from 07:30 to 21:30
From Sunday 1 to Sunday 15 July 2012 :
- Every day, from 07:30 to 21:15
From Monday 16 July 2012 to Saturday 31 July 2021 :
- Every day, from 07:30 to 21:00
From Wednesday 1 to Wednesday 15 August 2012 :
- Every day, from 07:30 to 20:45
From Thursday 16 to Friday 31 August 2012 :
- Every day, from 07:30 to 20:15
From Saturday 1 to Saturday 15 September 2012 :
- Every day, from 07:30 to 19:45
From Sunday 16 to Sunday 30 September 2012 :
- Every day, from 07:30 to 19:15
From Monday 1 to Monday 15 October 2012 :
- Every day, from 07:45 to 18:45
From Tuesday 16 to Saturday 27 October 2012 :
- Every day, from 08:00 to 18:15
From Sunday 28 to Wednesday 31 October 2012 :
- Every day, from 08:00 to 17:15

Admission prices :
- Free
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