Palais des Papes
Combined entrance tickets for Palais des Papes and Pont d'Avignon
Book this combo offer including skip-the-line tickets to visit UNESCO-ranked historic locations in beautiful Avignon including its world-famous bridge, the Palais des Papes and its gardens.
Walking tour of Avignon and Popes' Palace
Enjoy a walking tour of Avignon and visit the Popes Palace with a professional guide! Discover the rich historical past of the city.
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Provence discovery day tour from Aix en Provence
Book your full day tour in the South of France and admire Pont du Gard, Les Baux de Provence and Châteauneuf-du-Pape.
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Full day tour of Avignon, Châteauneuf-du-Pape and Les Baux de Provence
Get the most of Provence with this full day excursion from Marseille to Les Baux-de-Provence, Pont du Gard, Chateauneuf du Pape and Avignon.
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The best of Avignon private tour
Discover the best places in and around Avignon on this private tour. Taste some of the best wines of the region in Châteauneuf-du-Pape.
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The inside story
Perched atop the Rocher des Doms overlooking the city of Avignon and the Rhône river, the Palais des Papes (or Popes' Palace) is surrounded by the Ramparts, the Petit Palais, the Notre Dame des Doms Cathedral and the famous Saint-Bénézet bridge, best known as the Pont d’Avignon.
A major landmark of the 14th century western Christian history, its construction started in 1335 and took less than 20 years to complete, under leadership of two builder popes, Benedict the 12th and his successor Clement the 6th. Flanked by its four stout towers, the palace boasts 15,000 square meters of floor space – that’s four Gothic cathedrals! – making it the biggest Gothic palace in Europe.