Discovering the Palace of the Popes
An invitation to discover the Palace of the Popes and the life that was led there in the XNUMXth century through a guided tour.
From March 1 to November 1: 9 a.m. to 19 p.m.
5 events found.
Events for February 22, 2026
All day
Treasure hunt // Intrigue kit in the Palais des Papes
Precious works from the pontifical library have disappeared, help Urban V to unmask the culprit! This game will immerse you in 1367. The Pope himself asks you to carry out the investigation at the Palace, to discover which of the 6 suspects stole these works.
Candlelight – Candlelit concerts at the Palais des Papes
Candlelight concerts are concerts where classical music artists and orchestras perform the music of the greatest composers or artists surrounded by hundreds of candles.
“Palace Decor” tour followed by a clay chimera workshop
During the tour, we will explore the many faces of medieval art, focusing on the splendors of sculpture, the secrets of painting, and the magic of stained-glass windows with their thousand splendors. Then, in the calm of the workshop, the child will give free rein to their imagination to shape their own chimera in clay, a whimsical echo of the creatures of the past.
“History and Architecture” tour followed by a vault construction workshop
Through the captivating story of the Popes' arrival in Avignon, this tour offers a glimpse into the history and secrets of the Palace's construction. It offers a firsthand look at medieval architecture, which continues with a workshop where visitors can learn, with their own hands, the delicate art of building a vault.