SALES MANUAL 2021 AVIGNON : CITY OF THE POPES Incoming Group Department www.avignon-tourisme.com UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1995 and a true open-air museum, Avignon was for much of the 14th Century home of the Pope when the papal seat was moved there. Nowadays the Palace of the Popes still stands in powerful testimony to the presence of 9 successive popes. The historic center of this walled city, one of the very few in France, includes the Popes Palace but also the episcopal center, the St Bénezet medieval bridge and the Rocher des Doms hill park. Worldwide famous, Avignon’s performing art festival provides plenty of artistic satisfaction and sums up to perfection the city’s cultural state of mind. Avignon was named European Capital of Culture in 2000. Packed with gourmet delights and wine lover secrets, Avignon is an ideal base for exploring the Provence area and its unique way of life. SUMMARY Avignon’s must sees n Avignon Best Of p. 3 n Let’s go back in time! p. 4 n Tell me about Avignon - The unmissable UNESCO World Heritage p. 5 n Must-visit attractions in Avignon: The Palace of the Popes and the St Bénezet Bridge p. 6 The Palace of the Popes in some other way n If you want to see another side to the the Palace of the Popes p. 7 n Breakfast with a view – 1 p. 8 n Breakfast with a view – 2 p. 9 n If you want to discover The Palace of the Popes from another side: p. 10 - The Pope, animals and company - At the Pope’s table n A exclusive moment in the Palace of the Popes p. 11 Avignon in some other way n Avignon off the beaten track p. 12 n Avignon in Love p. 13 n Uncanny Avignon: The dark side of Avignon p. 14 n Avignon through its writers’ eyes p. 15 Avignon, an art of living n Tea-time at Vouland Museum p. 16 n Avignon: Sample its gentle art of living p. 17 n Tasty Tour p. 18 n Sweet sweet Avignon p. 19 n Foodies, you’ve been warned! p. 20 n For food and art lovers p. 21 n Awaken your inner chef p. 22 n Your wine experience in Avignon p. 23 Active Avignon n Avignon, enjoy Nature! p. 24 n By bike on the Barthelasse Island p. 25 n Yoga en el museo p. 26 Avignon : experiences and acquaintances n Avignon rhymes with theatre p. 27 n Old stones and what’s behind p. 28 n Writing Avignon, now and before p. 29 n Magic tour p. 30 n Girly Saturday p. 31 n Piano vino p. 32 1 Avignon : history and heritage n When the pope lived in Avignon p. 33 n Avignon, the time of legates p. 34 n The other side of Avignon - route 1 p. 35 n The other side of Avignon - route 2 p. 36 n Evolution of clothing in the Middle Ages p. 37 n Christmas in Avignon p. 38 n Avignon, the city with a thousand faces p. 39 Are you fascinated by mansions? Avignon’s gardens n Gardens in all their glory p. 40 Avignon : museums and mansions n Little red riding hood p. 41 n Museum secrets p. 42 n A thirst for fine arts (Vouland Museum) p. 43 n A museum at night (Vouland Museum) p. 44 YOUR CONTACTS: Booking: n Incoming Group Department: [email protected] Tel. + 33 (0) 4 90 27 50 50 n Sales and Marketing department : • Sales and Marketing Manager: Marianne Coulomb [email protected] • Sales and Marketing Assistant: Anne-Marie Breymayer: [email protected] Philippe Bonfiglio: [email protected] 2 © Empreintes d’Ailleurs © Empreintes d’Ailleurs The very best of Avignon Become an expert of Avignon in 1 hour and 30 minutes 2021 Useful If you want to get the gist of Avignon : its iconic monuments and the information main outlines of the history, in one word the personality of Avignon, take a tour with an official local guide and explore the must-see Price - based on 25 people sights of the city : the Horloge square, the gardens of the Cathedral, with an incredible view over the St Bénezet Bridge, or the Palace of 6,50 € per person. the Popes square, for example, but also less known locations that This price include: Blue badge Tour guide are just as charming. Duration : 1h30 © Empreintes d’Ailleurs Information and reservations Avignon Tourist Information Center T. +33 4 32 74 32 74 [email protected] www.avignon-tourisme.com Non-binding quoted prices Subject to availibility Service Réceptif Groupes Avignon & Région 3 package offer Half-day Let’s go back in time! 2021 Useful This half-day tour will present to you the City of Avignon and its UNESCO information World Heritage. Based on 40 people Strolling with your guide throught the narrow winding lanes of the city, its squares and its parks. You’ll be blown away by the majestic Palace of the From 51 € per person Popes, get goosebumps from the legendary St Bénezet Bridge and feast your Guide, Palace of the Popes entry, lunch eyes on the stunning views from the Rocher des Doms. (starter - main - coffee with mini desserts - 1 glass of Côtes du Rhône - ½ water) Your tour will ends up with a delicious meal in a nice restaurant included in the price Tour duration: 2.5-3 hrs Information and booking Incoming Group Department T. +33 (0)4 90 27 50 50 [email protected] www.avignon-tourisme.com Non-binding quoted prices Subject to availibility Service Réceptif Groupes Avignon & Région 4 Tell me about Avignon For an introduction to the city! 2021 Avignon is an open-air museum. Explore the city, its history and unique features with Useful your tour guide. Information Stroll down the streets, look up to spot mascarons, gargoyles and statues, be blown away by the sculpted doors and exteriors of mansions, step inside a church or cloister Based on 40 people to cool off and find peace of mind... From 4 € per person Duration: 2-2.5 hrs The unmissable UNESCO World Heritage An old town at heart! Avignon was the capital of Christianity in the Middle Ages and has held onto its Useful exceptional history with some UNESCO World Heritage sites: the Palace of the Popes and St Bénezet Bridge plus the Place du Palais with the baroque wall of the Hôtel des Information Monnaies, the Petit Palais Museum, Avignon Cathedral and the ramparts from the Rocher des Doms to the bridge. Based on 40 people From 15.50 € per person Duration: 2-2.5 hrs Information and booking Incoming Group Department T. +33 (0)4 90 27 50 50 [email protected] www.avignon-tourisme.com Non-binding quoted prices Subject to availibility Service Réceptif Groupes Avignon & Région 5 Must-visit attractions in Avignon 2021 Useful The Palace of the Popes information A 90 minute tour gives you the opportunity to explore this colossal fortress and Price based on 40 people sumptuous palace. The Palace of the Popes is the biggest Gothic Palace in the world. It is 4 times the size of Chartres Cathedral. from 13 € per person Over twenty five rooms throughout the Palace are open to visitors : large staterooms, Price includes tour guide and Palace of the treasuries, chapels, private apartments, their fabulous fresco interiors made by Paopes entry Matteo Giovanetti can be discovered Price based on 40 people The Palace of the Popes for your eyes only from 23,50 € per person We give you the chance to visit the Palais outside opening times even late at night. Price includes tour guide, Palace of the Popes entry, late opening package. The Palace of the Popes and the St Bénezet Bridge Price based on 40 people Visit two iconic monuments listed as UNESCO World Heritage sites. from 15,50 € per person Price includes tour guide, Palace of the Tour duration: 2 hours and 30 minutes Popes and St Bénezet Bridge entry. Information and booking Incoming Group Department T. +33 (0)4 90 27 50 50 [email protected] www.avignon-tourisme.com Non-binding quoted prices Subject to availibility Service Réceptif Groupes Avignon & Région 6 If you want to see another side to the Palace of the Popes 2021 Get VIP access to Saint Martial Chapel Useful The recently restored Saint Martial Chapel is a jewel of 14th century European art. Its information colours are simply spellbinding. Based on 18 people Join us on a themed tour of the exceptional painted interiors at the Palace of the Popes with a 20 minute seated presentation in St Martial illuminated especially for you. From 25,50 € per person Duration: 1.30 hrs The Palais for your eyes only Experience something magical! You can visit the Palais outside opening times and even late in the evening. Useful information Based on 40 people From 23,50 € per person Duration: 1.30 hrs Information and booking Incoming Group Department T. +33 (0)4 90 27 50 50 [email protected] www.avignon-tourisme.com Non-binding quoted prices Subject to availibility Service Réceptif Groupes Avignon & Région 7 Breakfast with a view 2021 Breakfast in company of the 2 most iconic Useful monuments in Avignon information For a maximum of 18 persons What better way to start your day than in a very exceptional setting? At 9:00 am Have breakfast on the rooftop of the Palace of the Popes and witness as the city slowly wakes up.