The Palais des Papes, an atypical building

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The residence of 14th-century popes and a UNESCO World Heritage Site, it is the world’s largest Gothic palace (15,000 square meters, equivalent to the volume of 4 Gothic cathedrals). It houses more than ten rooms, including the pope’s private apartments and fabulous murals by Italian artist Matteo Giovannetti.

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The best choiceThe Palais des Papes, the Pont d'Avignon and the Gardens of the Palais des Papes

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Drone view of the Pont d'Avignon (or Pont Saint-Bénezet) and the Palais des Papes - Photo credit: Julien Audigier

The best choicePalais des Papes + Pont d'Avignon

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Pont d'Avignon

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Palais des Papes + Pont d'Avignon - 2 adulti + 2 o più bambini (da 8 a 17 anni)

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< p>From the ceremonial rooms and cloisters to the Pope’s private apartments and his precious frescoes, the Palais des Papes is an ideal place to visit thanks to Histopad. Use this tablet to travel back in time and discover the Palace as it was in the days of the Popes. Augmented reality will plunge you into the heart of the history of Avignon and the world.

Compulsory visits to the palace

From the ceremonial halls and cloisters to the Pope’s private floors and precious frescoes, the Palais des Papes is the perfect place to visit with Histopad. Use this tablet to travel back in time and discover the Palace as it was in the days of the Popes. Augmented reality will plunge you into the heart of the history of Avignon and the world.

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The gardens of the Palais des Papes from above - Photo credit: Franck Mariotti / Avignon Tourisme

The exhibition

OTHONIEL COSMOS ou les Fantômes de l’Amour

220 works, including 160 unpublished, in 10 emblematic places of the city of Avignon.

The Canzoniere of Petrarch, who lived in Avignon, is dedicated to his lost love; it is a monument of universal literature, both sentimental and conceptual, imbued with a great lyrical abstraction. Jean-Michel Othoniel chose it as the common thread for his exhibition, creating a poetic world dominated by an infinite, concise, abstract and marvelous reasoning. The exhibition unfolds like a long sonnet, an adventure punctuated by stations and amorous pilgrimages, while leaving room for humor.

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Since the monument was opened to the public, and especially since the Semaine d’Art initiated by René Char and Jean Vilar in 1947, which gave birth to the Festival d’Avignon, the Grande Chapelle has hosted major contemporary art exhibitions every year: Picasso in 1970, Mignard in 1979, Catherine de Sienne in 1992…. In all, some thirteen major events have taken place here, bringing together some of the biggest names in international art.

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Organize your event at the Palais des Papes.

The cultural influence and heritage of La Ciudad de los Papas, its ideal location in the heart of Provence and its comfortable hotel facilities make it an ideal destination and a privileged venue for hosting exceptional events. The Palacio de Congresos, located in the heart of the Palais des Papes, a UNESCO World Heritage site, is a unique venue on a human scale. Discover the charm of its 16 rooms to organize meetings, professional gatherings, gala dinners, exhibitions, motivational activities or exceptional events.

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Avignon CitypassBenefit from the destination at the price

Earn more than 57€ on the tourist attractions of the City of Papes, direct access to museums and monuments of Avignon and Villeneuve-lès-Avignon, discounts on your visiting guides and certain places. Activities, as well as your favorite station 24 or 48 hours!