The Gardens at the Popes' Palace

Park and garden
Garden
Botanical garden

Palais des papes, Place du Palais, 84000 Avignon

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©Jean-Christophe Guisset - Avignon Tourisme

The gardens of the Palais des Papes offer a place to relax and provide a better understanding of the entire monument.

The 14th-century water system was chosen as the defining element of the Palais Garden’s design. The Pope’s Garden is an intimate garden that once had direct access from the Pope’s apartments. The renovation restores its original charm. In 2022, the city of Avignon was awarded the Gold Prize for Remarkable Gardens, placing second in the Victoires du Paysage awards. The gardens are part of the tour of the Palais des Papes. Pets are not allowed. Picnics are not allowed.

The Papal Garden and the Palace Garden are among the 3 papal gardens designed in the 14th century. Victims of the vicissitudes of history, they have undergone an ambitious restoration program.
Evoking the site's rich history, the project has restored the essential elements of the medieval period. Rewarded with several awards (including the Victoires du Paysage in 2022 and the label Jardin Remarquable in 2023), this work reveals to visitors a hitherto unknown part of the Palais des papes. It sheds light on what these pleasure gardens once were, combining their educational value with all the advantages of a place to relax in the heart of the city.

Documentation

Dépliant Palais des Papes - Pont d'Avignon 2026

Full price

€14.50

Reduced price

€11.50

Child

€8.00

Full price

€16.00

Reduced price

€13.00

Child

€10.00

The gardens are included in the tour of the Palais des Papes.

THROUGH JULY 31:

Free Admission (proof of eligibility will be required at the ticket checkpoint): for children under 8, holders of a Mobility Inclusion Disability Card (CMI) and one accompanying person (proof of eligibility required), for residents of Avignon and Montfavet every Sunday upon presentation of proof of residence and a valid ID (Note that an ID card does not serve as proof of residence), for museum docents, journalists, holders of a France Travail card (job seekers and RSA recipients), and Avignon residents under 26 years of age who hold a “Pass Culture” card issued by the Avignon City Hall

Palace + Bridge Admission Rates: Full price €17 / Reduced price €13 / Children (ages 8–17) €9.50

FAMILY TICKET for the Palais des Papes + Avignon Bridge
2 adults + 1 child: €43.50
2 adults + 2 children: €53, free admission for the 3rd child and beyond (under 18).

EFFECTIVE AUGUST 1, 2026:

Free admission (proof of eligibility will be required during ticket inspection) for children under 10, holders of a Mobility, Inclusion, and Disability Card (CMI), and one accompanying person (proof of eligibility required), for residents of Avignon and Montfavet every Saturday, Sunday, and holiday upon presentation of proof of residence and a valid ID (Note: an ID card does not constitute proof of residence), for museum docents, journalists, holders of a France Travail card (job seekers and RSA recipients), and Avignon residents under 26 years of age who hold a “Pass Culture” card issued by the Avignon City Hall.

Admission prices for the Palais and Avignon Bridge: full price €19.50 / reduced price €16 / children (ages 10–17): €12.

Audio guide included in the admission price.