Popes'Palace

  • Historic site and monument
  • Historic patrimony
  • Palace
  • UNESCO World Heritage
  • Gothic
Place du Palais des Papes, 84000 Avignon

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

Services offered

Quality standards

Quality standards
Label Accueil VéloLabel Accueil Vélo

Accessibility

Not accessible in a wheelchair

Rates

Full price
€14.50

Reduced price
€11.50

Child
€8.00

Full price
€16.00

Reduced price
€13.00

Child
€10.00

THROUGH JULY 31, 2026:

Free admission (proof of eligibility will be required during ticket inspection) for children under 8, holders of a Mobility, Inclusion, and Disability Card (CMI), and one accompanying person (proof of eligibility required), for residents of Avignon and Montfavet every Sunday upon presentation of proof of residence and a form of identification (please note that 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 residents of Avignon under 26 years of age who hold a “Pass Culture” card issued by the Avignon City Hall.

Prices for the Palais des Papes + Avignon Bridge: full price €17 / reduced price €13 / children (ages 8–17): €9.50.

FAMILY TICKET for the Palais des Papes + Avignon Bridge
2 adults + 1 child: €43.50
2 adults (2 × €17) + 2 children (2 × €9.50): €53; free admission for the third child and beyond (under 18).

STARTING AUGUST 1, 2026:

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.

Payment methods

CheckCheck
American ExpressAmerican Express
Bank/credit cardBank/credit card
CashCash
Travellers ChequeTravellers Cheque

Accepted 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

Popes'Palace
Place du Palais des Papes, 84000 Avignon
  • www.palais-des-papes.com

Spoken languages

Spoken languages
  • Italian
  • Japanese
  • German
  • English
  • Chinese
  • Spanish
  • French

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
    Updated on 03 July 2026 at 14:42
    by Office de Tourisme Avignon Tourisme
    (Offer identifier : 4615596)
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