The Palace of the Popes is Avignon's must-see attraction. You won't be able to miss this vast building Gothic style when you arrive in this city whose nickname was taken from this monument.
It was built in the 14th century by Benedict XII and Clement VI for the arrival of the popes in this city. It is part of the 10 most visited monuments in France with some 600,000 visitors annually. A symbol of the papal residence in its day, it was also used for other purposes: military barracks during the 19th century and a cultural centre today.
Visits possible year-round!
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