Group Experiences in Avignon

Get a double-bill of French history, with combined access to two iconic attractions. The gigantic Palais des Papes was the home of nine Catholic popes throughout the 14th Century, while the Pont d'Avignon is one of the most famous river crossings in the whole world. The stories of these two structures are closely entwined, and with this ticket you can discover the histories and legends of both!

There are palaces, and then there are **palaces**. This mammoth monument is the largest Gothic building in the world, and towers over the picture-perfect town of Avignon. Built by Pope John XXII (we suspect he had some help) in 1316, the Palais has hosted nine popes and countless monarchs and nobility over the years. Explore and discover this palatial piece of world history.

Ahhhh Avignon – enchantingly charming and preposterously pretty, even by Provençal standards. This rampart-ringed medieval city was once the epicenter of papal power, and it shows. The Palais des Papes would be right at home in Rome. Scope out the stunning architecture, cultural wonders, and glorious countryside scenery of Avignon, Villeneuve-lès-Avignon, and the Island of Barthelasse in the most relaxing and convenient way there is: aboard a Hop-on Hop-off sightseeing tour bus.

Use the TouringBee audio guide to navigate the ancient city of Avignon in about two hours. Follow the app's map route starting at the city gates and ending at the Palace of the Popes. See Avignon's fortress walls, ancient churches and monasteries, a market, the Palace of the Popes and Avignon Cathedral, St. Benezet Bridge, and narrow streets with souvenirs and treats. After downloading, the tour works offline. Use headphones for clear audio that guides you through historical facts and legends at your own pace, without a tour group's schedule.

Join a guided day tour in Provence and expect a morning full of interesting sights related to Vincent van Gogh. Start your tour with a photo stop at Saint Rémy de Provence. See the landscapes often painted by Van Gogh and visit Saint-Paul de Mausole, the hospital where the artist stayed for a year. Walk through the streets of Arles and see the various sites painted by the artist during his time in the city, such as *The Night Café* and *The Garden of the Asylum*. If visiting on a weekend, check out the Provençal market in Arles on Saturday. The market offers a variety of colorful and aromatic stalls.

Visit the village of Roussillon and see its colorful houses. Make several photo stops to capture the landscape of Luberon during the tour. View Pont Julien, built during Roman times. Drive through the village of Lacoste to see the ruins of the castle of the Marquis de Sade. Spend some free time in the hilltop village of Gordes, known for its dry-stone buildings. Drop-off is at the end of the day.

Join a small-group tour in Provence visiting Fontaine de Vaucluse, Pont du Gard, Les Baux de Provence, Gordes (photo stop only), and Roussillon. The minivan accommodates up to eight passengers, making it easy to visit places that are hard to reach in a single day.

Prepare for an adventurous day cruise from Avignon to explore Arles. Sail at the foot of the Pont d'Avignon and the Palais des Papes, visit the Vallabrègues Lock, and explore Roman ruins in Arles with a guide.

Visit the Pont du Gard, a well-preserved Roman aqueduct from the first century and a UNESCO site. Explore Les Baux de Provence, a village on a rock with historical sites like the Museum of Santons, Hôtel des Porcelets, and St. Vincent Church. Walk around the city center of Saint-Rémy-de-Provence.

Prepare for a 3.5-hour guided walking tour of Avignon and see the city's top sites. Climb the medieval city walls to the "Rocher des Doms" garden and enjoy the view of the Rhône River. Learn about Avignon's history from the early 14th century when the papacy was established here. Visit the Popes Palace for a guided tour of the largest gothic-style palace in Europe and hear stories from your local guide. Walk through Avignon's cobbled streets to the Place de l'Horloge to see its painted windows, town hall, and theater. End your tour with a glass of Côtes du Rhône wine near the Popes Palace.