Useful information
- Phone : +33 4 90 27 50 50
- Website: : http://www.palais-des-papes.com
Description
This 15 000m Palais des Papes is made up of the Old Palace and the New Palace. The former, a fortress with austere architecture, was commissioned by Benoît XII in 1334. Artist and prodigy, Clément VI, grand prince of the Church, must have found it rather stern-looking, as in 1342 he commissioned the New Palace (Jean de Louvres). The Tour de la Garde-Robe and two new buildings enclosed the main courtyard (until then open to the public). Although the exterior changed little, the interior was splendidly decorated by a team of artists under first Simone Martini then Matteo Giovannetti.
Localisation
Things to see and donearby
- The Green Guide50 m - place du Palais-des-Papes, 84000 Avignon
- The Green Guide98 m - rue de la Balance, 84000 Avignon
- The Green Guide130 m - place de l’Horloge, 84000 Avignon
More tourist attractions in Avignon
Where to sleepnearby
- From €12Studio Vue Palais des Papes56 m - 3 Rue de la Balance, 84000 Avignon
- From €72Campana69 m - 10 Place Campana, 84000 Avignon
- From €150Face au Palais75 m - 13 B Place du Palais, 84000 Avignon
More hotels in Avignon
Where to eatnearby
- Sevin€€€MICHELIN 202423 m - 10 rue de Mons, 84000 Avignon
- Brasserie de l'HorlogeAround€2569 m - 26 Place de l'Horloge, 84000 Avignon
- Opera CafeAround€2085 m - 24 Pl. de l'Horloge, 84000 Avignon
More restaurants in Avignon
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