provence attractions | le palais des papes
The Popes’ Palace also offers visitors continuous cultural activities
throughout the year…
The skyline of Avignon looks like a enchanting medieval city. Overlooking the city and the Rhône river, the Rocher des Doms are an unique group of monuments, including the Saint Bénezet Bridge, (the famous « Pont d’Avignon »), the Petit Palais, the Cathedral and the most dominating feature has to be the magnificent Popes’ Palace with it's four mighty towers. These Avignon buildings have all been listed by UNESCO as « world heritage for humanity ».
The Palace of the Popes stands as a witness of the church’s influence throughout the western Christian world in the 14th century. Construction was started in 1335 and completed in less than twenty years under the leadership of two builder popes, Benedict XII and his successor Clement VI.
The Popes’ Palace is the largest Gothic palace in Europe at approximately the equivalent of 4 Gothic cathedrals!
You can visit over 20 rooms, view scenes of historic events. Most notable are the pope’s private chambers and the frescoes painted by the Italian artist Matteo Giovannetti.
The Popes’ Palace continues to play an important part in the cultural activities of the region and houses exhibitions and events throughout the year. A major art exhibit is displayed in the Great Chapel during the summer, and the most prestigious performances of the Avignon Theater Festival, created by Jean Vilar in 1947, are given in the Honor Courtyard of the Popes’ Palace during the month of July.
Avignon is a mere 25 km north of Les Baux de Provence and our Provence hotel - La Benvengudo.
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