6 april > 29 june / Wednesday 2 july at 14:00 / ...

Discovering the Palais des Papes - guided tour in English

Cultural
Guided tour
Historic
Medieval

Palais des Papes - départ en bas de l'escalier en bois à droite de l'entrée principale, place du Palais, 84000 Avignon

An invitation to discover the Palais des Papes and life there in the 14th century through a guided tour in English.

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As well as the "big story", your guide will take you on a tour of the organisation of the "Pope's hotel" and the catering services.
What types of dishes were favoured? Where did the raw materials come from? How were attempts to poison the Pope prevented?
Do you know why the Pope worked under the worried eye of a stag painted on the walls of his study? Why does the lion occupy a special place in the Palace's sculptural decoration?
What is the significance of the monkey looking at itself in...

Rates

Full Price: €16.50

PASS rate: €14.50

Seniors (aged 60 and over): €14.50

Reduced rate : 11.50 €
Suitable for :
8 to 17 year olds
University students (on presentation of a student card)
Large families (on presentation of a large family card)
Guide-lecturers (on presentation of a guide card)
Jobseekers (on presentation of proof of less than 6 months)
Conference delegates (on presentation of their conference badge)
RSA recipients (on presentation of their card)
People who are 80% disabled (on presentation of their card)

Entrance to the palace included in this price.