Avignon PRICES & PRODUCTS 2017 incoming GROUPS & INDIVIDUALS NIO M O UN M D RI T IA A L • P • W L O A I R D L D N H O E M R I E T IN AG O E • PATRIM Organisation Centre historique d’Avignon : des Nations Unies Palais des papes, 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 Saint Martial 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 5 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 Booking and information +33 (0)4 90 27 50 50 [email protected] 7 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 PapaPapall PaPalace,lace, Avignon BriBridgedge anandd AngAngladonladon MuseuMuseumm - Tour guideguide - CaCalvetlvet Museum entrance ticticketket Booking and information +33 (0)4 90 27 50 50 [email protected] 9 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.