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Avignon Tourisme - RMG Palais des Papes
(Avignon Tourisme - RMG Palais des Papes)
Address : 6, rue Pente Rapide- Charles Ansidei
Postcode : 84008
Town : AVIGNON Cedex 1


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Public information  
Address  :   41, cours Jean Jaures  
Postcode  :   84000  
City  :   AVIGNON  
Tel  :   +33 (0) 4 32 74 32 74  
Fax  :   +33 (0) 4 90 82 95 03  
Email  :   information@ot-avignon.fr  
Website  :   http://www.avignon-tourisme.com  


Company description  
General description  :   THE POPES' PALACE

The Popes' Palace, the residence of the Sovereign Pontiffs during the 14th century, is the biggest Gothic palace in the World.

There are 25 rooms to visit in the Palace : ceremonial rooms, chapels, cloister, the private papal apartments, with their priceless frecoes...

INTERNATIONAL CONGRESS CENTER

lies in the very heart of the Popes' Palace, the biggest Gothic palace in the world. The International Congress Center offers 14 meeting rooms with the character and comfort that make every event a prestigious experience. An exceptional theater for all your events. The International Congress Center provides rooms which are adapted for every type of meeting from 20 to 700 people. The plenary meeting rooms, comittee rooms and exhibition halls are all equiped with the technical installations required for smooth meetings and events.

THE SAINT BÉNEZET BRIDGE

The famous Pont d'Avignon, a major feature in avignon's history, is known the world over, thanks to the celebrated children's song.

Audioguided tours in 7 languages.

Manager : Jean-Christophe Ozil

Open every day, all year long. UNESCO World Heritage

 
  


Description - City-breaks in France  


Description - Arts and culture in France  
Description of activity "Arts and culture in France"  :   Popes'palace, the biggest Gothic Palace in the world. The Popes' Palace, both a powerful fortress and a magnificient palace, was the seat of the Christian world in the 14th century. This exceptional monument bears the mark of the nine popes who succeeded one another there, the most famous of whom were Benedict XII and Clement VI. A visit to the Palace allows to discover 25 areas, there is a permanent showing of a historical film retracing the history of the monument. The Popes' Palace also houses major exhibitions every summer and un regular program throughout the year. Bridge of Avignon, a legendary bridge. A fascinating visit that tells the story of Avignon and of the Rhone river, the legend of Saint Benezet and the history behind the famous song. Don't miss the "Musée de l'Oeuvre" which explains the construction of the bridge.   The monuments arerecognized as UNESCO World Heritage sites. Visit with audioguides in 7 laguages.  


Booking information  
Company  :   AVIGNON TOURISME  
Adress  :   6 RUE PENTE RAPIDE  
Postcode  :   84000  
City  :   AVIGNON  
Tel  :   +33 (0)4 90 27 50 73 / 83  
Fax  :   +33 (0)4 90 27 50 88  
Email  :   b.cattan@palais-des-papes.com  
Website  :   http://www.palais-des-papes.com  


Tourism Services  




Cultural Heritage  
Principal Facilities  :   Historical site or monument
Other equipment  :   Museum
Languages spoken  :   German, English, Spanish, Italian, Japanese, Dutch
Facilities  :   Bar, Café, Tea Rooms, Restaurant, Screening Room
Services  :   Boutique
Types of activity  :   Specific themed activity, Workshop for children, Temporary Exhibitions
From  :   7  
Until  :   9  


Congress Centre Venues  
Type of Structure  :   Conference Centre
Languages spoken  :   English
Services  :   Internet Access, Telephone Lines, Video projector hire, Video Equipment, Video-Conference Equipment, Secretarial Service, PA System, Simultaneous Translation
Facilities  :   Cafeteria, Restaurant




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