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

Rates

From 1 May 2026 to 31 December 2026

Full price

€17.00

Reduced price

€14.50

Child

€8.00

the gardens are included in the visit to the Palais des Papes.

Free admission (proof of identity will be required at ticket control) for children under 8, holders of a Carte mobilité inclusion invalidité (CMI) and accompanying adults (proof of identity will be required), for residents of Avignon and Montfavet every Sunday on presentation of proof of address and proof of identity (please note that proof of identity is not required), for curator-guides, journalists, holders of a France Travail card (jobseekers + RSA beneficiaries) and Avignon residents under the age of 26 who hold a pass culture card issued by Avignon town hall.

Palais + Pont d'Avignon rates: full 17€ / reduced 13€ / children (8-17 yrs) 9,50€.

FAMILY TICKET Palais des Papes + Pont d'Avignon :
2 adults + 1 child: €43.50
2 adults + 2 children: 53€ , free for the 3rd child or more (under 18)