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Palais des Papes - Photo credit: Frédéric Dahm / Empreintes d'Ailleurs

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Frédéric Dahm / Empreintes d'Ailleurs

Popes' Palace

An atypical construction

The monumental residence of the pontiffs, a symbol of the influence of the Church in the Christian West in the 14th century, is the largest Gothic building of the Middle Ages!

The largest Gothic palace

The residence of the 14th-century popes and a UNESCO World Heritage Site, it is the largest building of the Middle Ages (15,000 square metres, equivalent to the volume of 4 Gothic cathedrals). It houses around twenty rooms, including the pope’s private flats and the fabulous mural decorations by Italian artist Matteo Giovannetti.

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Smartphone Les Clefs Du Palais

NEW :

Keys to the Palace

Discover the Palais des Papes with your smartphone!

Throughout your visit, locate yourself on a map and access all the content: history, architecture, points of interest, subtitles for audiovisual content… It’s up to you, using the room numbers to find your way around!

How does it work?
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Log on to

Once there, connect to the local WiFi called _LesClefsDuPalais

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Launch the application

Follow the on-screen instructions or the on-site display to log in to the WebApp

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Take a tour!

You don’t need to download the app

Good to know:
We recommend using your headphones to get the most out of the videos and audio

The Papal Gardens

The gardens of the Palais des Papes now offer an exceptional place to stroll, combining relaxation, the beauty of plants and historical immersion. Carefully restored, they offer a unique insight into this UNESCO World Heritage Site. These gardens are more than just places to stroll: they tell the story of history, evoke the daily life of the Popes and offer unsuspected views of the monument.

Did you know?

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 of Siena in 1992… In all, some thirteen major events have been held here, bringing together some of the biggest names in international art.

Organise your event at the Palais des Papes

The cultural influence and heritage of the City of the Popes, its ideal location in the heart of Provence and its comfortable hotel capacity make it an ideal destination and a privileged venue for hosting exceptional events. The Convention Centre, 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 organise meetings, professional gatherings, gala dinners, exhibitions, activities or exceptional events.

Avignon City PassBenefit 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!