Kessler Guénahel
©Clémence Rodde - Avignon Tourisme
Description
The monumental residence of the pontiffs, a symbol of the Church's influence on the Christian West in the 14th century, is the largest Gothic palace in the world!
An exceptional heritage, evidence of the pontifical grandeur of the city, the Palais des Papes is the largest Gothic palace in the West! The histopad offers an original tour in total immersion which brings the memory of the location to life. All aboard for an unforgettable journey at the heart of the 14th century palace!
Services
Car park
Toilets
Shop
Animals not accepted
- Activities
- Temporary exhibition
- Equipment
- Bicycle parking
- Film room
- Underground parking
- Parking nearby
- Motorbike/scooter parking
- Car park
- Covered car park
- Pay car park
- Exhibition space
- Toilets
- Services
- Educational visits
- Themed tour
- Shop
- Tourist brochures
- Tourist information
- Guided tours
- Checkroom
Services offered
Quality standards
Quality standards
Label Accueil VéloAccessibility
Not accessible in a wheelchair
Rates
From 1 August 2026 to 31 December 2026
From 1 August 2026 to 31 December 2026
Full price
€16.00
Reduced price
€13.00
Child
€10.00
Free admission (proof of eligibility will be required during ticket inspection) for children under 10, holders of a Mobility Inclusion 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 rates for the Palais and the Avignon Bridge: full price €19.50 / reduced price €16 / children (ages 10–17): €12.
Admission rates for the Palais and the Avignon Bridge: full price €19.50 / reduced price €16 / children (ages 10–17): €12.
Payment methods
Check
Bank/credit card
Cash
American Express
Travellers ChequeAccepted customers
- Home school groups
- Special rate for disabled people
- Special rate for jobseekers
- Groups
- Welcome for business/incentive groups
- Students
- Special rate for single-parent families
Openings
Monday
09:00 - 19:00
Tuesday
09:00 - 19:00
Wednesday
09:00 - 19:00
Thursday
09:00 - 19:00
Friday
09:00 - 19:00
Saturday
09:00 - 19:00
Sunday
09:00 - 19:00
Monday
10:00 - 17:00
Tuesday
10:00 - 17:00
Wednesday
10:00 - 17:00
Thursday
10:00 - 17:00
Friday
10:00 - 17:00
Saturday
10:00 - 17:00
Sunday
10:00 - 17:00
Monday
10:00 - 18:00
Tuesday
10:00 - 18:00
Wednesday
10:00 - 18:00
Thursday
10:00 - 18:00
Friday
10:00 - 18:00
Saturday
10:00 - 18:00
Sunday
10:00 - 18:00
Location
Contact Popes'Palace
- www.palais-des-papes.com
Spoken languages
Spoken languages
Environment
Environment
- Town location
- Pedestrian area
Access
Access
- Access by Zou! bus: routes 902, 905, 906, 907, 915, 924, 705, 707, 708 – PEM Gare routière stop
Journey time:
Orange to Avignon: 55 mins
Carpentras to Avignon: 45 mins
Isle-sur-la-Sorgue to Avignon: 45 mins
Cavaillon to Avignon: 50 mins
