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Avignon · Vaucluse

Palais des Papes

Explore the great halls, chapels and living spaces of the Palais des Papes to understand Avignon’s role in the 14th century. The painted decoration and architecture give a sense of the scale of this papal residence. The visitor route is changing in 2026 and 2027, with new interpretive features. The gardens are included in the palace visit.

Facade of the Palais des Papes viewed from the square, photographed in August 2017, before the current changes to the visitor route.
Facade of the Palais des Papes viewed from the square, photographed in August 2017, before the current changes to the visitor route.
LonelyBanjo · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Credits · Resized and compressed in WebP format; proportions preserved, possible cropping on display.

Plan your visit

Address
Place du Palais des Papes, 84000 Avignon
Opening times
Published opening hours for 2026: daily from 9 am to 7 pm until 1 November; 10 am to 5 pm from 2 November to 18 December; 10 am to 6 pm from 19 to 31 December. Ticket offices close one hour earlier.
Prices
Full price: €16; concession rate: €13, subject to conditions; ages 10 to 17: €10; free for children under 10. Palace and bridge ticket: €19.50 at full price.
Booking
Booking a time slot on the official website is recommended. Tickets available on site, subject to availability.
Access and precautions
Many steps. A wheelchair-accessible route is available by advance reservation through the tourist office. Pushchairs must be left in storage; baby carriers are available to borrow. No animals except guide dogs. Work to transform the visitor route in 2026 and 2027.
Official sourceDirections

Information checked on · Office de tourisme d’Avignon

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