The residence of the soveriegn pontiffs in the 14th century is the largest Gothic Palace in the world. 25 areas to visit : ceremonila halls, chapels, …See more
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Sep 8, 2024
The Papal Palace is a massive building that dominates the landscape of Avignon. You’ll get a tablet device to lead you through the tour although all the physical displays are only in French. Over… Full review by 262keithd
Sep 3, 2024
This is the first time I have left a one-star review anywhere. As a person with a history degree, I was incredibly disappointed by the lack of detailed historical insight into the papacy in Avignon, … Full review by A8353BTstevenm
Sep 1, 2024
Big and empty. They are desperately trying to make an empty space interesting by adding a useless brain dead tablet app and weird incongruous art exhibits. No sense of the life in the time period. … Full review by John D
You say this was not the highlight of your trip. I wonder if you would share what was the highlight? We hope to visit in October, and always enjoy different perspectives to plan our time.
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Ooops. I misread the question. The pope's palace was one of about ten areas we stopped and explored. The area I liked best was the Point du Gard with the Roman aqueduct, Les …
Ooops. I misread the question. The pope's palace was one of about ten areas we stopped and explored. The area I liked best was the Point du Gard with the Roman aqueduct, Les Baux de Provence with its Fortified village and the old stone quarry where they have a fantastic light show against the walls inside the quarry.
Traveling with disabled lady, is the Pope's Place wheelchair friendly?
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It isn't very wheelchair friendly - lots of steps. Not sure if it helps but the Pont D'Avignon has a wheelchair lift if you're looking for places to go.
Sep 8, 2024
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