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Prices
Different rates are offered, individual, group, family, school, TO - CE. Remember to inquire on the page below.
Palace of the Popes + Pont d'Avignon
14.50€
Palace of the Popes + Gardens
14.50€
Popes' Palace + Avignon Bridge + Gardens
17€
Full price
12€
Child rate (8-17 years old)
6.50€
Schedule
From January 5 to February 6, 2026
10 AM -17:XNUMX PM
School holidays: February 7th to 28th
10 AM -18:XNUMX PM
From March 1st to November 1st
9 AM -19:XNUMX PM
From November 2 to December 18
10 AM -17:XNUMX PM
School holidays: from December 19 to January 3, 2027
10 AM -18:XNUMX PM
Last access before closing: 1 hour before the Palace – ½ before the Bridge and Gardens
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FAQ
Visit to the Palais des Papes: approximately 1h30 – 2h.
Due to a large number of steps, visiting the monument is not accessible to people with reduced mobility, however solutions existt, our teams are here to inform you: 04 32 74 32 74
At the Palais des Papes, you must leave your stroller in a locker. A baby carrier will be loaned to you free of charge.
At the Palais des Papes, animals are prohibited (except guide dogs).
Yes, with the exception of the rooms with painted decorations, which are very fragile: Pope's Room, Deer's Room, St Martial Chapel.
It is valid from the same day until the next day, with only one entry per site.
Family rates apply to the Palace + Bridge combined ticket. The ticket is free for all children under 8 years old.
Tickets
For all your group requests (20 people or more), please contact our service by email at reservation@avignon-tourisme.com
or by phone at +33 (0)4 90 27 50 50 – press 2.
The Palais des Papes is open every day of the year.
It is not mandatory to book in advance, but we recommend that you do. To make a reservation, please go to this page.
During your visit, you can leave your luggage at the monument's locker room, which is free and monitored.
At the Palais des Papes, the Histopad is free and available in 7 languages (FR GB ITA ALL JAP ESP). It is given to children aged 8 and over.
A queue cut-out has been put in place. However, due to the Vigipirate plan, you are required to go through the baggage check area.
No because it is not a national monument. The monument is however free for Avignon residents every Sunday, with proof of age less than 3 months and ID.
No, because the Palais des Papes and the Pont d'Avignon are not national monuments. On the other hand, a reduced rate is offered to teachers accompanying school groups of 20 or more students.
Yes, directly on site. Other means of payment: cash, check, credit card, Amex, voucher (online or telephone payment) and order form for groups
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The Palais des Papes is open every day, all year round and offers different experiences: guided tours, exhibitions, events… A must-see to understand the history of the city!
📸© Shu T.
ZOOM IN ON 🔍
When observing the Palace of the Popes, one detail stands out: its very thick walls and imposing towers.
And for good reason! The palace was both a papal residence and a fortress.
In the 14th century, the popes based in Avignon had to protect their power in a turbulent Europe.
A CLOSER LOOK AT… The Great Chapel 🔍
At 52 meters long, it is one of the largest rooms in the Palace… and one of the most impressive.
Built in the 14th century during the pontificate of Clement VI, it was at the heart of papal life. Major religious festivals, important ceremonies, and significant moments of the papal court were celebrated there.
Its exceptional dimensions also allowed for the amplification of liturgical chants, making this place a unique space for the sacred music of the time.
And what impressed you most when you entered?
Today is World Theatre Day 🎭 and we are just a few months away from the start of the 80th edition of the Avignon Festival 🤩
DID YOU KNOW ❔
Founded in 1947 by Jean Vilar, the Avignon Festival is today one of the most important international events of contemporary live performance.
The Cour d'honneur of the Palais des Papes is its birthplace!
Today, the Festival takes place in many locations: cloisters, chapels, gardens, quarries, gymnasiums… and welcomes nearly 120,000 spectators each year and offers more than 400 events (shows, readings, debates, meetings)!
See you on July 4!
Photo credit: Christophe Raynaud / Avignon Festival
As part of the 5th edition of Passe-Murailles, the Palais des Papes opens the doors of the Notaries' room.
Conservation-restoration students from ESAA are working live on a model representing the Palace as it was in 1450 — built at the end of the 19th century by an infantry captain.
Come and watch them work, ask your questions, and discover what goes on behind the scenes in a conservation-restoration training program. Visits are available Monday to Friday from 14 pm to 18 pm, until March 13th.
Once restored, the model will remain in the Notaries' room as an educational tool for workshops for young audiences.
Mont Ventoux is clearly visible from the top of the Saint Laurent Tower at the Palais des Papes 👀
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A visit to the Palace of the Popes designed for the whole family!
📅 Upcoming dates:
Wednesday, February 11th
Saturday February 14
Monday, February 16th
Wednesday, February 18th
With “The Palace Explained for Young and Old,” explore this fascinating monument through anecdotes, quizzes, and discoveries tailored for both children and parents. A fun way to delve into history… without even noticing the time passing!
Information and reservations: palais-des-papes.com
Notre Dame des Doms seen from the rooftops of the Palais des Papes 😍
📷© OTresson Avignon Tourism
At the Palais des Papes, the decorations never cease to amaze us!
Throughout the month, a photographic campaign is being conducted in the painted rooms of the monument as part of the "Palais des Papes, Pont d'Avignon and Biodiversity" project (2024-2029) supported by the Endowment Fund of the Palais des Papes and the Pont d'Avignon.
Photographer Fabrice Lepeltier captures the smallest details of the birds, insects, and species depicted in 14th-century paintings. This work, carried out in collaboration with the LPO PACA (French League for the Protection of Birds - Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur region) and historians, aims to better understand the link between medieval art and the observation of living things.
🎯 Objectives:
• precisely identify the species represented
• to create a database on these decorations
• imagine future visitor routes and educational tools focusing on the dialogue between heritage and biodiversity
This project, financed by the Endowment Fund with the support of the L'OCCITANE Fund, marks a new step in the enhancement of the Palais des Papes.
Another way to look at this iconic monument… and discover the nature hidden within its walls 🌿
📷© OTresson – PBar Avignon Tourisme
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