Avignon Cathedral
about 30 minThe 12th-century cathedral next to the Palais des Papes, with the tombs of the Avignon popes.
English Wikipedia describes a Roman Catholic church next to the Palais des Papes. The listing calls it a 12th-century cathedral, crowned by a gilded statue of the Virgin Mary, with the tombs of the Avignon popes. Listed hours: Tuesday to Saturday 8:30 am to noon and 2:30 to 5:30 pm, Sunday 9:45 am to 12:15 pm and 2:30 to 5:30 pm; closed Monday.
What to do there- See the tombs of the Avignon popes
- Look up at the gilded statue of the Virgin on the roof
Palais des Papes and Rocher des DomsPlace du Palais, 84000 AvignonBest: morning, late morning, afternoonOn the map ›Something wrong?
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Palace of the Popes
about 120 minThe 14th-century papal palace, one of the largest Gothic buildings in Europe: a 25-room route and the Pontifical Gardens.
English Wikipedia calls the Palais des Papes one of the largest and most important medieval Gothic buildings in Europe, once a fortress and palace and a seat of Western Christianity in the 14th century. The visit lasts about two hours and covers 25 rooms and the Pontifical Gardens; the full ticket is 16 euros. It opens 9 am to 7 pm from 1 March to 1 November and 10 am to 5 pm in winter.
What to do there- Follow the route through the 25 rooms
- Walk the Pontifical Gardens
- Use the "Les Clefs du Palais" web app on your phone
- Join the guided night visit
Palais des Papes and Rocher des DomsPlace du Palais, 84000 AvignonBest: morning, late morning, afternoonWebsite ›On the map ›Something wrong?
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Petit Palais Museum
about 75 minItalian Renaissance and Avignon School painting in the former archbishops' palace beside the Palais des Papes. Free.
A museum in the former archbishops' palace on the Place du Palais. Its official page counts more than 300 works in the Campana collection of Italian painting, naming Botticelli and Carpaccio, and an important set of 14th-century funerary sculpture. Entry is free. Open Tuesday to Friday 11 am to 6 pm and Saturday and Sunday 10 am to 6 pm; closed Monday.
What to do there- See Italian paintings from the Campana collection, with Botticelli and Carpaccio
- See the tomb of Cardinal Jean de Lagrange
- Look for the paintings of the 15th-century Avignon School
Palais des Papes and Rocher des DomsPalais des Archevêques, Place du Palais, 84000 AvignonBest: morning, late morning, afternoonWebsite ›On the map ›Something wrong?
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Pont d'Avignon
about 60 minThe medieval bridge over the Rhône, of which four arches survive, with a small chapel to Saint Nicholas.
The Pont Saint-Bénezet, also known as the Pont d'Avignon, is a medieval bridge over the Rhône of which only four arches survive, says English Wikipedia. The listing adds a small chapel to Saint Nicholas. Entry is 6 euros, or 19.50 euros with the Palais des Papes, and includes an audioguide. The official page says the bridge is open every day; last access is 30 minutes before closing.
What to do there- Walk out on the surviving arches over the Rhône
- Visit the small chapel of Saint Nicholas on the bridge
- Take the audioguide, with its 3D reconstruction
Palais des Papes and Rocher des DomsBoulevard du Rhône, 84000 AvignonBest: morning, late morning, afternoon, golden hourWebsite ›On the map ›Something wrong?
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Rocher des Doms Garden
about 45 minPublic gardens on a hill above the Rhône beside the Palais des Papes, with a pond and views of the river and countryside.
The Rocher des Doms is a rocky spur on the left bank of the Rhône, says French Wikipedia, crowned by a public garden. The listing describes gardens atop a hill with a pond, a cafe and views of the river and countryside, and lists them open 7:30 am to 8 pm every day. Reviews mention the bridge, Mont Ventoux, swans and the panoramic view.
What to do there- Look over the Rhône and the Pont d'Avignon
- Look out for Mont Ventoux in the distance
- Watch the swans on the pond
- Stop at the garden café
Palais des Papes and Rocher des Doms2 Montée des Moulins, 84000 AvignonBest: morning, late morning, afternoon, golden hourOn the map ›Something wrong?
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