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The largest Gothic palace in the world, Avignon’s Palace of the Popes (Palais des Papes) was home to the heads of the Roman Catholic Church in the 14th century. Visitors can tour the grand rooms, landscaped gardens, and secret passages used by members of the clergy, and see special exhibitions and concerts held at the palace.
6, rue Pente Rapide, Avignon, 84000
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Avignon Walking Tour including Skip-the-Line Entrance to the Pope's Palace
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See the best of beautiful, medieval Avignon on this 3-hour walking tour with skip-the-line access to Popes’ Palace. Learn the history of this exquisite UNESCO-listed city with ancient Roman roots and celebrity as the 14th-century seat of the Papacy. Admire hilltop views of the Rhône River, breeze into Popes’ Palace to tour the ornate chambers and chapels, and enjoy a glass of Côtes du Rhône wine near the Place de l’Horloge.
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$60.13
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$60.13

Classic old town Avignon from the Romans to the Pope's - half day private tour
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Discover the highlights of Avignon’s UNESCO-listed Old Town in just half a day: this private tour offers the perfect introduction to the city. Pick between morning and afternoon departure times, and set off on foot. You’ll discover the Palais des Papes (a centuries-old, fortified papal palace), the Pont d’Avignon (the city’s iconic bridge), Les Halles (its bustling, historical marketplace), and more. As you go, learn the secrets behind the sights from your guide.
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$209.45
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$209.45

Provence in a Day Tour from Marseille
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Soak up the bounty, beauty and history of Provence on a full-day trip from Marseille. In Avignon, the ‘City of Popes,’ you’ll discover ancient and medieval art and architecture on a guided, small-group tour. Pop into the Popes’ Palace (own expense) before continuing to Châteauneuf-du-Pape to sample fine Provençal wines in an elegant château. Finish with a visit to the medieval hilltop village of Les Baux de Provence.
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$139.63
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$139.63

Avignon & Luberon Experience
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With your guide, discover the rich, historical centre of Avignon, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Enjoy the panoramic view of the surroundings and the Rhône River, Pont d'Avignon by walking up to the top of the fortified city walls and Rochers des Doms. Visit the largest gothic-style Popes’ Palace whereby successive popes resided between 1309 and 1377. Continue on to the Place de l'Horloge, the Town Hall and the Theatre. Enjoy a glass of Côtes du Rhône wine served in a restaurant close to the palace.
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$128.89
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$128.89

Avignon, St Rémy, Les Baux de Provence & Pont du Gard
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With your guide, discover the rich, historical centre of Avignon, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Enjoy the panoramic view of the surroundings and the Rhône River, Pont d'Avignon by walking up to the top of the fortified city walls and Rochers des Doms. Visit the largest gothic-style Popes’ Palace whereby successive popes resided between 1309 and 1377. Continue on to the Place de l'Horloge, the Town Hall and the Theatre. Enjoy a glass of Côtes du Rhône wine served in a restaurant close to the palace.
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$128.89
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$128.89

Marseille Shore Excursion : Avignon, Popes' Palace and Wine Tasting
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Make the most of your time ashore in Marseille, and enjoy a cultural day out, with this full-day, small-group tour. In the morning, depart directly from Marseille’s port, and travel in a comfortable vehicle. Your first stop is Avignon, where you’ll have free time to explore and see UNESCO-listed splendors like the Palais des Papes and the Pont d’Avignon. Drive to Avignon, the majestic city of the Popes. Take a look at Saint-Benezet bridge, famous for the children's song “Sur le Pont d'Avignon”. You will visit the Popes' Palace which is the biggest Gothic-styled Palace in Europe (entrance included) and stop at a wine place in Avignon city center for a wine-tasting before going back to Marseille
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$155.74
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$155.74

Private Tour: Avignon with Popes' Palace & Wine Tasting from Marseille
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Enjoy a flexible day trip from Marseille to historic Avignon and visit a local wine estate. Your private excursion begins with a guided walking tour of Avignon—the home of papal power in the 14th century—and then you're free to explore on your own. Visit the Popes' Palace (own expense), peruse the Cathedral Notre-Dame des Domes, or stroll across the Point St-Bénezet bridge, inspiration for a famous French children's song. Stop off at the celebrated Châteauneuf-du-Pape wine estate on your return for a sampling of two of their best varietals.
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$354.45
Price varies by group size
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$354.45
Price varies by group size

Avignon's history, local culture & the wines of Châteauneuf du Pape private tour
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Avignon once centre of the Catholic world, today a magnificent urban landscape, overlooking the river Rhône & the Saint Bénezet Bridge - the famous Pont d’Avignon. Start with a visit to the Palais then a visit to the unique fresh food market - Les Halles to sample Provençal life before a short drive to the wine country of Châteauneuf du Pape; at the heart of a region full of history, culture & joie de vivre. A unique village where at it's summit the vestiges of the ruined château – wall, tower & lower hall built by the popes in the 14th century as a summer residence to escape the city heat of Avignon. It was the popes who planted the town's first vineyards. In the afternoon visit two different vineyards - first a winemaker with 8ha vineyard based exclusively on the appellation & second a 43ha family estate owned by five generations of wine-producers. Introducing you to the iconic wines established in 1880's where tradition is enhanced by modernism & excellence, with wine tasting too.
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$375.93
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$375.93

Self-Guided Tour of Avignon with Interactive City Game
Get to know Avignon in a unique and affordable way. We offer you a self-guided tour, via our online App. You play a fun, family-friendly game. Answer questions about the locations and do search assignments. All on your smartphone. Log in on our free city game app and enjoy the city.
Not a 'boring' guide, but you decide when to start, stop or pause. Use GPS to find the nicest squares, streets, and monuments. Get the most interesting facts about the city. Discover Avignon with our unique city game app.
Instructions for starting the tour will be given after booking. You can do this tour anytime you choose.
This city game is also a perfect activity for large groups.
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$33.30
per group
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$33.30
per group

Provence at your own pace and at your leisure!
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We suggest that you create your private itinerary in Provence. Do you feel like nature and the city in the same day? Sea and mountain? Go boating and stroll through the alleys of a medieval town?
Everything is possible ! We adapt to your wishes. Half day or full day, you choose what you like the most.
Marseille, the Gineste route, hiking to En Vau, the Crêtes route, Cassis and the most beautiful Calanques of the National Park by boat. Aix en Provence, its 1000 fountains and its mansions. The Sainte Victoire mountain and the Lacoste castle. Discover the Luberon: Gordes, the ochres of Roussillon, the lavender fields and the Senanque abbey. Fontaine de Vaucluse and the canals of L'isle-sur-la-Sorgue? A cooking workshop in the Halles d'Avignon, the Palais des Papes, the Côtes du Rhône wine route, Arles, Les-Baux-de-Provence, Saint-Rémy-de-Provence
Let us know what you want, we are here to satisfy you.
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$96.67
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$96.67

Discover Provence including Avignon and Luberon Villages with a Local Guide
If you want to discover the scenic highlights of Provence in a day—this is the tour for you. After a hotel pickup, you’ll travel in a comfortable minivan with Wi-Fi to keep you entertained. Instead of spending time planning and researching Avignon and Luberon regional highlights, you’ll have a comprehensive itinerary planned out for you. You’ll have a guided tour in Avignon and see multiple quaint villages such as Roussillon, Merbes, and Gordes.
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$923.72
per group
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$923.72
per group

Provence Tour
Enjoy and taste the Best of Provence with our full day tailor made tour.
Spend your day in the most beautiful cities of Provence, in its National Parks or in the countryside.
Enjoy the private guided tour of your choice among the Provence Tour options.
We provide the best professional tour guides in the south of France.
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$897.41
Price varies by group size
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$897.41
Price varies by group size

Discover Provence including Avignon and Luberon Villages from Avignon
Get to see the highlights of Provence region with a very scenic and full of diversity itinerary covering the city of Avignon and the Luberon regional park hilltop villages featuring Gordes on board a minivan with your national guide and driver. This is a door to door private tour that can be fully customized acording to your wish and expectations.
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$912.98
per group
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$912.98
per group

Avignon and Pont du Gard Tour
Explore Avignon, the Popes Palace and the Pont du Gard, the masterpieces of UNESCO heritage in the south of France .
Spend the morning in Avignon.
Enjoy a private guided tour of Avignon old town and the Popes Palace from the 14th century.
Your guide will recommend the best restaurant options for your lunch according to your wishes.
Spend the afternoon in Pont du Gard.
Enjoy a private guided tour of the most impressive Roman aqueduct left in the world.
Visit the Pont du Gard Museum and learn everything about the engineering of the Roman Empire.
We provide the best professional tour guides in the south of France.
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$965.61
per group
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$965.61
per group

Villeneuve Lés Avignon & Avignon City highlights private guided tour
Avignon once centre of the Catholic world, today a magnificent urban landscape, overlooking the river Rhône & the Saint Bénezet Bridge - the famous Pont d’Avignon. Start with a visit to the Palais and a walk to the famous bridge of Avignon. Afterwards a short drive to the other side of the River Rhône to visit the medieval village of Villeneuve Les Avignon and La Chartreuse de Villeneuve Les Avignon that dates from the first half of the 14th century. Commissioned by Pope Innocent VI it is a magnificent building that connects with and helps to tell the story of the Pope's of Avignon. On our way, a short stop to marvel at the Tour Philippe-le-Bel, a tower that was once at the point of entry of the famous bridge of Avignon, almost a kilometre away in the city of Avignon.
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$316.86
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$316.86

Provence in a Day Trip from Aix
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Spend a perfect day in Provence on this combo tour featuring visits to Les Baux de Provence, Avignon and Châteauneuf-du-Pape. Departing from Aix-en-Provence by minibus, discover a medieval hilltop village and snap a photo by the Pont du Gard, a UNESCO World Heritage–listed Roman aqueduct. Explore on foot Avignon and learn about its papal history. Finish this day of beautiful sightseeing with a wine-tasting session inside a Châteauneuf-du-Pape winery. An informative guide shares insightful commentary along the way.
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$128.89
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$128.89
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- Little Palace Museum (Musée du Petit Palais)
- Avignon Cathedral (Cathedrale Notre-Dame des Doms)
- St. Benezet Bridge (Pont d'Avignon)
- Rhône River
- Les Halles Market
- Tavel
- Châteauneuf-du-Pape
- Orange
- Pont du Gard
- Les Baux-de-Provence
- Lavender Museum (Musee de la Lavande)
- Montmajour Abbey (Abbaye de Montmajour)
- Senanque Abbey (Abbaye Notre-Dame de Sénanque)
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- Church of St. Trophime (Eglise St-Trophime)