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H O E M R I E T IN AG O E • PATRIM Organisation Centre historique d’ : des Nations Unies , pour l’éducation, ensemble épiscopal et Pont d’Avignon la science et la culture inscrits sur la Liste du patrimoine mondial en 1995 2 A Legendary Palace and Bridge

The Papal Palace The biggest Gothic palace

Tour: 75 minutes

Home to papal rulers in the 14th century. There are 25 places to visit at the landmark: state rooms, chapels, cloister, private Multimedia tour Organisation papal apartments with priceless des Nations Unies pour l’éducation, murals and more. la science et la culture Relive the splendour of the The Papal Palace and Avignon A museum area unveils Bridge are listed as UNESCO the evolution and history 14th century papal court with World Heritage Sites of the landmark since its a multimedia audioguide in 11 construction. languages linked to 7 films in different rooms on the tour. These features reveal how the building and its interiors (murals, furniture) have changed and present countless illustrations and insights OPENING TIMES into the popes’ lives.

Open daily all year round 01/09 - 01/11 01/04 - 30/06 . Palace ticket office closes 9am – 7pm 9am – 7pm 1 hour before, Bridge closes 30 minutes 02/11 - 28/02 01/07 - 31/07 before. 9.30am – 5.45pm 9am – 8pm Audioguides in 01/03 - 31/03 01/08 - 31/08 11 languages 9am – 6.30pm 9am – 8.30pm 2 € at the Papal Booking and information Palace +33 (0)4 90 27 50 50 [email protected] 3

Avignon Bridge Saint-Bénezet A Legendary Bridge Ticket prices *

Tour: 40 mins Papal Palace Multimedia tour Standard ticket 11 € The song about the Pont d’Avignon has made € this 13th century bridge world famous. Discounted/group ticket 9 Learn everything there is to know about it School ticket 5.50 € from Saint Bénezet the shepherd boy to the song. Avignon Bridge Standard ticket 5 € «Le Pont retrouvé» exhibition € 3D reconstruction of the Bridge and its Discounted/group ticket 4 landscape in the 14th century. School ticket 3.50 € A film, museum area and multimedia audioguide in 11 languages (linked to the video) reveal the fabulous history of Papal Palace + Bridge the legendary bridge linking Avignon to Standard ticket 13.50 € Villeneuve-les-Avignon. The Discounted/group ticket 10.50 € commentary is enriched by € visual and audio illustrations School ticket 7 incorporated on the new audioguide. * Exc. exhibition: Standard price inc. VAT . (VAT: 10% of ticket price) Group rate from 20 people. Free tickets: - Adult groups: 1 leader Audioguides in - School groups: 1 leader free for every 10 11 languages - Children: aged under 8 - Bus drivers Free at the Bridge Booking and information +33 (0)4 90 27 50 50 [email protected] 4 New for 2017 Avignon

Carré du Palais Scheduled to open Avignon Bridge in April 2017 Saint Bénezet Chapel An amazing place near the Papal The Bridge as you’ve Palace devoted to local flavours Up close and personal and expertise. never seen it before in 3D! with a masterpiece! Côtes du Rhône wine and its 25 appellations making it the 2nd Following 10 years of Saint Bénezet Avignon Bridge biggest AOC vineyard in France restoration, Saint Martial Chapel was a permanent building site take pride of place with a voyage at the Papal Palace has opened and used to link both banks of into the worlds of chocolate, to visitors treating them to the Rhône. The iconic landmark coffee, tea, bread, cheese and fantastic frescoes by the great surrounded by legend has cured meats. Italian artist Matteo Giovanetti, been brought back to life in Pope Clement VI’s official 3D at different periods by Rooms to learn, taste and buy and painter. researchers at the CNRS major events to explore these (National Scientific Research areas of excellence. A unique guided tour unveiling Centre). fresco techniques and how the Carré du Palais is home to: masterpiece was restored. Come and explore the revived Gaze at the gleaming restored - a wine tourism bar bridge: archive footage, murals that tell the story of Saint 3D images, exhibitions, - a wine cellar Martial. audioguides and multimedia - a gourmet restaurant digital tablets provide a lively, - terraces 1 hour tour with an approved exciting and vibrant trip for all - event and sales areas guide. the family. focused on the Grands Ticket includes free time at the Ferments (fermented Palace. products) - training and education areas with the Wine School from and Taste School - function and meeting areas 24.50 € /person

> includes free time at the Papal Palace carredupalaisavignon.com Touchscreen Booking and information tablet 2 € +33 (0)4 90 27 50 50 [email protected] 5 Guided tours of Avignon

AVIGNON Must-visits Unique tours GUIDE PACKAGE PRICES

Does not include entry to landmarks. The Secret Palace The Papal Palace VAT inclusive prices – 20% VAT ...... A unique and privileged tour of the private papal apartments, Avignon Bridge chapels and grounds. Palace or Bridge ...... (usually closed to the general € public). Weekday 120 UNESCO old town Sunday 140 € from and Les Halles indoor € Bank holiday 180 € market 24.50 /person 18 people maximum Palace + Bridge Weekday 160 €

* Price based on groups of 18 people. Sunday 190 € Please contact us about Sundays and bank holidays. Booking only: October-May. Subject to Bank holiday 250 € availability.

½ day (3 hrs) Evening tour or Weekday 160 € «The Palace by Night» Sunday 190 € A magical experience to see another € side to the Papal Palace. Bank holiday 250

from 1 day (6 hrs) 34 € /person Weekday 260 € Sunday 350 € Bank holiday 380 € * Based on a group of 35. Booking and information October-May. Subject to availability. +33 (0)4 90 27 50 50 Please contact us about Sundays and bank [email protected] holidays. 6 guided tours

EDUCATIONAL CHILDREN’S TOURS With booklet

Explore Explore Avignon Bridge the Papal Palace ADULT TOURS

Your students will know the iconic You don’t have to be a genius to City treasure hunt bridge like the back of their hand understand the Palace with fun-filled with the Little Bénezet. tours and educational An original way to explore the city. resources.

from from € from 5 /student 8 € /people 5.50 € /student 30 students 20 students maximum per group Exc. Palace entry maximum per group 30 students maximum per group

in French in French / English in French

City treasure hunt

An original way to explore the city.

À la découverte from d’Avignon

Guillaume

Charlotte 5.50 € /student

30 students Name of the team: maximum per group Aide Charlotte à ramener Guillaume dans son é

in French

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Avignon Avignon The other Rome: UNESCO World Heritage

The Papal City Avignon, its old town, Papal Palace, Avignon Bridge and Episcopal Ensemble are listed as UNESCO World Visit the Papal Palace, the biggest Gothic Heritage sites. palace, then Saint-Pierre Basilica, Saint- Spend the day exploring the Papal City’s cultural and Didier collegiate church and the recently historic wealth. restored Avignon Cathedral to experience the 14th century capital of Christianity’s incredible religious heritage. from

from 52 € /person

55 € /person Price based on 25 people

Price based on 35 people

SCHEDULE SCHEDULE 9am Group meets guide on Papal Palace Square 9am Papal Palace tour 9.15am Guided tour of Rocher des Doms 11am Tour of Saint-Pierre Basilica and Saint-Didier Collegiate Church 10am Guided tour of the Petit Palais Museum, the former residence of Avignon’s archbishops* 1pm Lunch in the old town 12pm Lunch in the old town 2.30pm Tour of Avignon Cathedral and Rocher des Doms 1.30pm Guided tour of the Papal Palace and Avignon Bridge (Saint-Bénezet) 4pm End of day 3.30pm End of day Price includes: - tour guide for full day Price includes: - Papal Palace entry - Tour guide for full day - Entry to the Papal Palace, Avignon Bridge and Petit Palais Museum - lunch - Lunch Price does not include: - coach transport * subject to availability and opening times

Booking and information +33 (0)4 90 27 50 50 [email protected] 8 Avignon museum tours

Angladon Museum Calvet Museum Jacques Doucet Collection 15th-20th century Fine Arts Art collection

The Calvet Museum is housed in a stunning The haute couture pioneer’s art collection. 18th, 18th century mansion with a fabulous Fine 19th and 20th century masterpieces in a mansion: Arts collection (15th-20th century paintings Van Gogh, Cézanne, Degas, Manet, Sisley, and sculptures). Donated by Marcel Puech: Picasso, Modigliani, J.Vernet, Chardin etc. furniture, pottery, bronzes. Victor Martin Period reception rooms and Oriental Gallery. modern art gallery: Soutine, Vernet, Gleizes, Chabaud etc. New exhibition of Ancient Egyptian collections. from

from 31 € /person

20 € /person Price based on 20 people

Price based on 20 people SCHEDULE

9am-12pm Guided tour of the Papal Palace and SCHEDULE Avignon Bridge via the old town.

9am-12pm Old town guided tour on the theme 12pm-2pm Free time for lunch of Avignon’s mansions 2pm-4pm Angladon Museum guided tour 12pm-2pm Free time for lunch

2pm-3.30pm Calvet Museum tour

Price includes: - Tour guiguidede PricePrice includes: - Entry to tthehe PapalPapal Palace,Palace, Avignon BridgeBridge andand AngladonAngladon MuseumMuseum - Tour guideguide - CalvetCalvet Museum entrance ticketticket

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Lambert in Avignon Vouland Museum Collection Decorative arts Contemporary art

The magical mansion with beautiful Trader and collector Yvon Lambert donated grounds has a fabulous collection of 17th funds to found this contemporary art and 18th century decorative arts (Parisian museum which reopened in July 2015 after furniture, earthenware from the South of doubling the size of its exhibition galleries. France, Moustiers, Marseille, goldsmithery, The Caumont and Montfaucon mansions tapestry, painting) alongside a collection of (18th century) now play host to a permanent 19th and 20th century Provencal paintings. exhibition of the collections (Sol LeWitt, Douglas Gordon, Jean-Michel Basquiat, from Anselm Kiefer, Niele Toroni, Andres Serrano € etc.) and temporary exhibitions showcasing 20 /person artists on the current scene. Price based on 20 people

from SCHEDULE 22 € /person

9am-12pm Guided tour of the Rocher des Price based on 20 people Doms, Avignon Cathedral and its grounds

12pm-2pm Free time for lunch SCHEDULE

2pm-3.30pm Guided tour of the Vouland 9am-12pm Guided city tour on the theme of Museum and its stunning Avignon Festival’s painted grounds windows

12pm-2pm Free time for lunch Price includes:includes: - Tour guideguide 2pm-4pm Lambert Collection guided tour - Vouland Museum entry

PricePrice includes:includes: Booking and information - Tour guideguide +33 (0)4 90 27 50 50 - LambertLambert CollectionCollection entryentry [email protected] 10 Provence lifestyle

Delve into Provencal flavours A foodie experience

Provence is famous for its scenery and equally Foodie day beautiful local dishes. Your guide will introduce you to Avignon and the many Provence’s produce Provencal specialities that the area has to Provence is bursting with colour, aroma and offer. On the menu: tastings and a cookery flavour. demonstration. You can even get involved and sample your own creations! An afternoon tour Awaken your senses with a day sampling local of the Papal Palace sheds light on medieval produce. culinary customs. Dive into local foodie culture with olive oil and Châteauneuf-du-Pape wine

from 63 € /person from 98 € /person Price based on 35 people Price based on 15 people

SCHEDULE SCHEDULE 9am Set off from Avignon 9am Meet your guide, discuss Provencal cookery traditions and visit the 19th 9.30am Tour of Chartreuse de Villeneuve century Les Halles indoor market. -Lès-Avignon Sample local sweet and savoury 11am Olive oil tasting at Chartreuse oil mill specialities at two tastings. 12.30pm Lunch at Le Bistrot du Moulin 11.30am Interactive cookery demonstration followed by lunch 2.15pm Tour of Châteauneuf-du-Pape 2.15pm Papal Palace tour on the theme of 3pm Wine tasting in a Châteauneuf-du-Pape “At the pope’s table” wine cellar. 3.30pm End of day 4.30pm Return to Avignon 5pm End of day

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Along the Rhône from Avignon to Châteauneuf-du-Pape… Sensory Stroll Visit two iconic monuments in the city of Join your guide on a foodie tour as you stroll Avignon with your guide: the UNESCO World around Avignon. Spend the morning exploring Heritage Papal Palace and Avignon Bridge. the Papal Palace and Les Halles indoor market. Take an unforgettable cruise on the Rhône Enjoy lunch by the water before a bike ride on with lunch and Châteauneuf-du-Pape wine Barthelasse Island where you’ll end the tour on tasting. a high with a spirit tasting.

from 88 € /person from 74 € /person

Price based on 25 people Price based on 30 people

SCHEDULE SCHEDULE 9am Meet guide in Avignon then Papal Palace tour on the theme of “At the 9am-10.45am Guided tour of the Papal Palace and pope’s table” Avignon Bridge via Rocher des 10.15am Tasty Avignon: guided tour and tasting Doms. session where you can sample local 11.30am Board the MIREIO. specialities 11.30am Les Halles market* tour 12pm Set sail for Châteauneuf-du-Pape and lunch. 1pm Lunch in a waterfront restaurant Maison Brotte wine tasting from 2.30pm Bike ride** on Barthelasse Island Châteauneuf-du-Pape with a consultant from the wine cellar on 4pm Artisan distillery tour the boat during the meal 5.30pm End of day 4pm Return to Avignon

Goélette menu Tasting 3 Châteauneuf-du-Pape vintages Welcome sampler Provencal countryside vegetable tian Roast cod loin and crushed potatoes Cheese on salad PriPricece incincludes:ludes: PricePrice doesdoes not include:include: Tiramisu - Tour guiguidede - CoachCoach transporttransport White Châteauneuf and red Châteauneuf - PapaPapall PaPalacelace entry *Exc. MondayMonday (1 bottle of erach serving 8) - TastTastingsings **Exc. SundaySunday - LuncLunchh - BiBikeke hirehire - Booking feesfees PricePrice includes: - Tour guideguide in tthehe morningmorning - EntrEntryy to monumentsmonuments Booking and information - LLunchunch cruisecruise [email protected] - TastTastinging - Booking feefeess 12 GUIDE PACKAGE PRICES REGION VAT inclusive prices – 20% VAT Does not include entry to landmarks. Full days = Guide’s lunch paid by client (please contact us) Guided Weekday Sunday Bank holiday tours of 1/2 day (4 hrs) 185 € 230 € 280 € 1 day (8 hrs) 350 € 400 € 515 € the region Additional hour 45 € 55 € 65 €

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Les Gorges l'Ardèche D53 D94 B Fontaine de Vaucluse de l'Ardèche D20 8 Vaison-la-Romaine Pont-St-Esprit A7 L’Isle-sur-Sorgue and its famous D938 C Mornas D8 Les Dentelles N86 Séguret N antiques market Bagnols-sur-Cèze 7 N580 de Montmirail 04 Orange Gigondas Alès D9 gnon Le Montnt VentouxVentn oux D D6 Beaumes-de-Venise Pont du Gard • Uzès • Nîmes D907 D7 Sault A D9 D1 A 50 D d’Avi N 981 7 H The Luberon and its hilltop villages Châteauneuf-du-Pape D942 E Carpentras Uzès

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D D981 Saint-Rémy-de-Provence min Fontaine- Les Monts de Vaucluse N106 Le Pont N100 Le Thor D61 D901 D979 du Gard N7 de-Vaucluse

1 C Rustrel 40 Remoulins Gordes D2 G The Camargue • Arles 0 Roussillon D986 Avignon D900 Isle-sur-la-Sorgue D900 00 A9 E Apt D9

L Oppède H The Ventoux and the Lavender Road Ménerbes D999 Nîmes Bonnieux Tarascon Cavaillon Lacoste Beaucaire 9 D99 I Aix • Marseille • Cassis D6113 D9 Le Luberon D956 St-Rémy-de-Provence A Lourmarin F 7 A54 La Du Ansouis rance D570n D7n D943 A9 Les Baux-de-Provence ntpellier Le Rhône Fontvieille Mo Pertuis D17 Les Alpilles Arles Salon Avignon -> Arles: 35 mins 0 de-Provence D57 G Avignon -> Uzès: 35 mins Aigues-Mortes D38 D5 2 La Camargue gnon d’Avi Aix-en-Provence utes Nice Le Grau-du-Roi 40 min

Avignon -> Aix-en-Provence: 1hr 570 D Avignon -> Marseille: 1hr Avignon -> Montpellier: 1hr Saintes-Maries-de-la-Mer Martigues D568 I Avignon -> Nice: 2.5 hrs Mer Méditerranée Marseille

D559 Cassis 13 Luberon Lavender day day

In the Mont Ventoux Exploring area the hilltop villages An unforgettable day revealing the secrets of the Provencal flower! Visit the world capital Gordes, Roussillon, Ménerbes, Lacoste, of lavender, delve into a lavender farm and Bonnieux, Oppède-le-Vieux… Luberon’s go on an amazing tour of Mont Ventoux’s villages cling to the hillside or cluster around a hilltop villages! Have lunch at Les Lavandes rocky outcrop. Some are recognised as “the restaurant in Monieux. The owner, Mr. most beautiful villages in France” and have Gabert, is heavily involved in the local amazing views of the surrounding plain and community and loves sharing his passion for vineyards. Explore their narrow lanes lined his land and produce with visitors. . with artisan workshops, fountains and little shaded squares.

The day trip includes a tour of Sénanque Abbey from snug in the bottom of the valley and one of the € best examples of primitive Cistercian 55 /person architecture. A community of monks still lives Price based on 35 people in the 12th century building open to visitors: abbey, cloister, dormitory, chapter room, stove. SCHEDULE

9am Set off from Avignon from 10am Lavender Museum tour in Coustellet 47 € /person 11am Set off for Monieux with a photo stop in Gordes Price based on 35 people 12pm Lunch in a traditional Provencal SCHEDULE restaurant in Monieux 9am Set off from Avignon 2.30pm Arrival in Sault, distillery tour and lavender field 10am Tour of Sénanque Abbey (subject to availability and opening) and the 3.45pm Set off for Avignon, 2 photo stops in village of Gordes a lavender field are scheduled for the way back 12.30pm Provencal lunch 6pm End of day 2pm Roussillon tour

3pm Tour through Ménerbes, Lacoste, Price includes:includes: Bonnieux and Oppède-le-Vieux with - Tour guide fforor a dayday photo stops - Lavender Museum in Coustellet entry - LLunchunch 6pm End of day - DistilleryDistillery tour - Booking feesfees

Price includes: PrPriceice does not includes: - Tour guide for a day - CoacCoachh transporttransport - Sénanque Abbey entry - Lunch - Booking fees Booking and informationi Price does not includes: +33 (0)4 90 27 50 50 - Coach transport [email protected] 14 14

In the spiritual intimacy of Avignon’s popes

During the day you’ll experience Avignon’s papal religious ceremonies and sites. We’ll explore the Papal Palace chapels and Villeneuve les Avignon monastery with their amazing Two legendary bridges frescoes by the great artist Mattéo Giovannetti the «pictor pape». UNESCO World Heritage

Travel back in time from Roman times to the from Middle Ages with two historical French masterpieces listed as UNESCO World 40 € /person Heritage. Price based on 18 people from € SCHEDULE 44 /person 9am-12pm Papal Palace: presentation of Avignon Price based on 35 people Cathedral’s porch portraying frescoes of Christ of Redeemer and the Virgin of SCHEDULE Humility by the artist Simone Martini and tour of Les Chapelles Tower. 9am Set off from Avignon Privileged access to the St Martial and 10am Pont du Gard guided tour St Michel chapels which are usually closed to the general public. 12pm Lunch at Les Terrasses restaurant Clémentine Chapel tour: religious 1.30pm Return to Avignon ceremonies and papal coronation. 2.15pm Avignon Bridge guided tour 2pm-4.30pm in Villeneuve Les Avignon Monastery: 3pm End of day Innocent VI Mausoleum and papal tombs. Saint Jean Chapel and murals PricePrice includes:includes: depicting the life of St . - tour guideguide for full day - site entryentry - lunch - bookingbooking feesfees

Price includes: PriPricece doesdoes nnotot incinclude:lude: - Tour guide - coachcoach transporttransport - Palace and Monastery entry - Privileged access to the St Martial and St Michel chapels

Price does not include: Countless UNESCO-themed tour options from - Coach transport Avignon: Arles, Orange, Chauvet Cave etc. Bespoke schedules – please contact us Lunch option – please contact us 15 Getting to Avignon

AVIGNON TGV STATION INTERNATIONAL Examples of daily routes to Avignon: AIRPORTS Paris Gare de Lyon (2 hrs 38 mins) • Avignon Caumont - 10 mins from city centre 17 TGV trains/day Private business flights Roissy Charles de Gaulle (3hrs) Direct flights from the UK 11 TGV trains/day www.flybe.com: Southampton and Birmingham every Saturday from May to September Lille Avignon (4.5 hrs) London City: July-August Lyon St Exupéry (1.5 hrs) Further information on Lyon Part Dieu (1.1 hrs) www.avignon.aeroport.fr Marseille (30 mins)

• Marseille Provence – 45 mins from Eurostar (London-St Pancras) Avignon All year (7 hrs) Numerous national and international routes. Direct flights to Seoul, Montreal, Madrid (8 hrs) Toronto, Tel Aviv. Barcelone (4.5 hrs) Marseille Provence 2 – Low Cost Terminal Bruxelles (5.5 hrs) • Montpellier – 50 mins from Avignon Direct flights from France: Genève (4 hrs) Lyon, Nantes, Paris Orly, Paris Roissy Direct Flights from Europe: La Virgule train shuttle Amsterdam, Brussels Charleroi, Frankfurt Between the TGV station and central Hahn, London Gatwick, Madrid. Avignon station (6 minute journey) 70 connections between 6am and 10.30pm

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GUIDED TOUR TERMS AND CONDITIONS (in 10 languages)

CANCELLATION TERMS Confirmed services are invoiced in full if not cancelled 48 hours before tour.

MAXIMUM NUMBERS PER GUIDE Adult groups: 40 School groups: 30 In the region (in coaches): 50 people per guide including group leaders.

Prices stated in this document are for reference only. They are not legally binding. September 2016 - Imprimerie Barthélémy – 11,940 copies Saluces Avignon Tourisme Photo credits: Nicolas Bryant, Frédéric D