Popes' Palace (including the Papal Gardens)

WHAT TO KNOW BEFORE YOUR VISIT

• Duration of the tour: between 1.5 and 2 hours.
• Accessibility: The tour is not accessible to people with limited mobility due to the presence of numerous steps.

2026–2027: The Popes ' Palace is getting a makeover !
On May 1, 2026, a new chapter begins for the monument, with the introduction of new interactive exhibits and the opening of rooms never before shown to the public!
This tour, which will eventually be organized around three themes, will be accompanied by a variety of educational tools: interactive models, documentary films, explanatory panels, new signage… An enhanced visitor experience, designed to help you fully understand both the everyday and grand history of the Palais des Papes!
Available as soon as this new chapter opens, the “Keys to the Palace” WebApp will let you access all content in 6 languages from any smartphone.
PALACE OF THE POPES WEB APP. Discover the Palace of the Popes with your smartphone !
Throughout your visit, locate yourself on a map and access all the content: history, architecture, points of interest, subtitles for audiovisual content… The choice is yours—just use the room numbers to find your way!
How does it work?
Once you arrive, connect to the local Wi-Fi network named _LesClefsDuPalais
Follow the on-screen instructions or visit visite.io
You don’t need to download an app or have an internet connection.
Good to know
We recommend using headphones to fully enjoy the videos and audio

Every day 

• March 1 to November 1: 9 a.m. to 7 p.m.
• November 2 to December 18: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
• December 19 to 31: 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.

Please note
-> Last access 1 hour before closing time to the Palais des Papes 

The visitor can see over 20 rooms, scenes of historic events, in particular the pope’s private chambers and the frescoes painted by the Italian artist Matteo Giovannetti. The Popes’ Palace also offers the visitor continuous cultural activities throughout the year.

The ticket includes the visit of the Palace of the Popes as well as the histopad which is a touch pad that allows to live  a temporal immersion in the major parts of the monument, entirely re-constituted as they could be in the 14th century.

IMPORTANT: 

Each visitor must go to the line for pre-paid tickets and present their Avignon City Pass or Avignon City Pass.  

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