A plunge into medieval Avignon, including a visit to the famous Palais des Papes in English
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March 9, 1309: Pope Clement V stops off in Avignon, ushering in a period of great prosperity for the city.
But what was this little Provencal town like at the dawn of the 14th century? Who populated it? How did people live? What did they do? And what were the repercussions of such a settlement?
Tread the cobbled streets of Avignon and take a real trip back in time, to discover the many medieval monuments that give the city its charm.
This guided tour includes the UNESCO perimeter and a visit to the famous Palais des Papes, the largest Gothic palace in the world!
Please arrive 15 minutes before the tour starts.
Duration: 2h30 - limited to 25 people.
The guided tour does not include the gardens of the Palais des Papes (you can purchase a ticket for the gardens in addition).
IH: the Palais des Papes is not accessible to people with reduced mobility due to a large number of steps.
But what was this little Provencal town like at the dawn of the 14th century? Who populated it? How did people live? What did they do? And what were the repercussions of such a settlement?
Tread the cobbled streets of Avignon and take a real trip back in time, to discover the many medieval monuments that give the city its charm.
This guided tour includes the UNESCO perimeter and a visit to the famous Palais des Papes, the largest Gothic palace in the world!
Please arrive 15 minutes before the tour starts.
Duration: 2h30 - limited to 25 people.
The guided tour does not include the gardens of the Palais des Papes (you can purchase a ticket for the gardens in addition).
IH: the Palais des Papes is not accessible to people with reduced mobility due to a large number of steps.
March 9, 1309: Pope Clement V stops off in Avignon, ushering in a period of great prosperity for the city.
But what was this little Provencal town like at the dawn of the 14th century? Who populated it? How did people live? What did they do? And what were the repercussions of such a settlement?
Tread the cobbled streets of Avignon and take a real trip back in time, to discover the many medieval monuments that give the city its charm.
This guided tour includes the UNESCO perimeter and a...
But what was this little Provencal town like at the dawn of the 14th century? Who populated it? How did people live? What did they do? And what were the repercussions of such a settlement?
Tread the cobbled streets of Avignon and take a real trip back in time, to discover the many medieval monuments that give the city its charm.
This guided tour includes the UNESCO perimeter and a...
Groups (Max capacity)
Groups (Max capacity)
- 25 Maximum number of people
Opening times
Opening times
From 5 April 2025 until 28 June 2025
Until 28 June 2025
Saturday
at 16:00
