Discover Avignon its history, daily life & the village of Villeneuve lès Avignon
Marseille, France
























Overview
Avignon once centre of the Catholic world, today a magnificent urban landscape, overlooking the river Rhône & the Saint Bénezet Bridge - the famous Pont d’Avignon. Start with a visit to the Palais and a walk to the famous bridge of Avignon. Afterwards a short drive to the other side of the River Rhône to visit the medieval village of Villeneuve Les Avignon and La Chartreuse de Villeneuve Les Avignon that dates from the first half of the 14th century. Commissioned by Pope Innocent VI it is a magnificent building that connects with and helps to tell the story of the Pope's of Avignon. On our way, a short stop to marvel at the Tour Philippe-le-Bel, a tower that was once at the point of entry of the famous bridge of Avignon, almost a kilometre away in the city of Avignon.
What's Included
- Admission to the Palais des Papes - Avignon
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- Bottled water
- Admission to the Pont St Bénézet Avignon
- Transfers to Villeneuve Les Avignon & admission to La Chartreuse de Villeneuve Les Avignon
- Entry/Admission - Palais des Papes
- Entry/Admission - Pont Saint-Benezet (Pont d'Avignon)
- Entry/Admission - Chartreuse de Villeneuve lez Avignon
- Entry/Admission - Fort Saint-Andre
- Lunch
- Snacks
What To Expect
Itinerary
This is a typical itinerary for this product
Stop At: Place du Palais des Papes, 84000, Avignon France
Guided tour of the Palais - the largest gothic palace in Europe.
Duration: 2 hours
Stop At: Pont Saint-Benezet (Pont d'Avignon), Boulevard de la Ligne, 84000, Avignon France
Short guided tour of the famous bridge of Avignon, it offers great views towards the mountains in the north and the Palais des Papes that towers above you looking down onto the River Rhône.
Duration: 30 minutes
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Traveler pickup is offered
These are all private tours; so we are happy to coordinate with you a collection from another hotel or villa - just contact us when you reserve. We can meet and collect you from other hotels, guest houses, villas & AirBnB
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Additional Information
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Service animals allowed
- Near public transportation
- Stroller accessible
- Not wheelchair accessible
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