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Palais des Papes

Castles & palaces ·Avignon ·Closed
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#2Castles & palaces in FranceMost reviewed in Avignon
  • Visit: 120–150 min
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Palais des Papes in Avignon was the 14th-century residence of sovereign pontiffs and is the world’s largest Gothic palace.

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Why go

  • The 25 rooms along the visitor route.
  • The Pontifical Gardens, included in the visit.
  • Terraces overlooking Avignon, the Rhône and the palace.

Opening hours

Today09:00 – 19:00Show all
Monday09:00 – 19:00
Tuesday09:00 – 19:00
Wednesday09:00 – 19:00
Thursday09:00 – 19:00
Friday09:00 – 19:00
Saturday09:00 – 19:00
Sunday09:00 – 19:00

Don't miss

  • Matteo Giovannetti’s frescoesSee the frescoes in the Saint-Martial and Saint-Jean chapels.Saint-Martial and Saint-Jean chapels
  • Grand TinelSee the hall that once hosted papal feasts.Grand Tinel

Know before you go

  • Visitors must pass through baggage screening under the Vigipirate security plan.
  • Photography is allowed except in the Chambre du Pape, Chambre du Cerf and Chapelle Saint Jean.
  • Pets are prohibited inside, except guide dogs.
  • A new visitor route and rooms are being introduced from 1 May 2026; work is scheduled to continue until spring 2027.

What's inside

  • Grande Audience and Consistoire — Rooms where major decisions were made.
  • Grande Chapelle Clémentine — The setting for solemn ceremonies.

Tips for your visit

  • Content includes English, French, German and Spanish.
  • A supervised cloakroom stores luggage free of charge.
  • Allow about two hours for the palace and Pontifical Gardens.

With kids

  • Strollers must be left in the cloakroom. Baby carriers are available to borrow free of charge.

Interesting facts2

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  1. The palace’s volume equals that of four Gothic cathedrals.

    Palais des Papes - Avignon Tourisme

  2. The palace is a UNESCO World Heritage site.

    Palais des Papes - Avignon Tourisme

Shorts

History

In the 14th century, the palace served as the residence of sovereign pontiffs. The Cour d’Honneur continues to host the Festival d’Avignon each July.

  1. 1335–1352The palace was built in less than 20 years. Benoît XII built its first palace, known as the Old Palace.
  2. 1947The Festival d’Avignon began in the Cour d’Honneur with Shakespeare’s Richard II, directed by Jean Vilar.
  3. Each JulyThe Cour d’Honneur hosts the Festival d’Avignon, a tradition spanning more than 70 years.

Accessibility

  • Step-free entry Many stairs and steps make the palace inaccessible to visitors with reduced mobility.

Sources: Palais des Papes - Wikipedia · Palais des Papes - Avignon Tourisme · Tarifs et horaires - Palais des Papes | Avignon… · Informations pratiques - Palais des Papes | Avi… · Papstpalast (Avignon) - Wikipedia · Palais des papes d'Avignon - Wikipedia · Palais des Papes: tickets (its own site) · Le parcours de visite - Palais des Papes | Avig… · Visiter avec son mobile - Palais des Papes | Av… · checked 5 Oct 2026

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Place du Palais des Papes, Avignon, 84000

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Daily, 09:00–19:00.

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