The Palais des Papes in Avignon, France is one of the largest and most important medieval Gothic buildings in Europe. It is one of many places called the Palace of the Popes.

Avignon became the residence of the Popes in 1309, fleeing the violent chaos of Rome. The Palais was built between 1335 and 1364 on a natural rocky outcrop at the northern edge of Avignon, overlooking the river Rhône. The site was formerly occupied by the old episcopal palace of the bishops of Avignon.

The site was formerly occupied by the old episcopal palace of the bishops of Avignon. The Palais was built in two principal phases with two distinct segments, known as the Palais Vieux (Old Palace) and Palais Neuf (New Palace). By the time of its completion, it occupied an area of 2.6 acres (11,000 m²). The building was enormously expensive, consuming much of the papacy's income during its construction.

The majority of the Palais is now open to the public; it also houses a large convention center and the archives of the département of Vaucluse.

Schedules:
Opened the every day:
From November 2 to March 31: of 9h30 with 17h45
1° April with the 1° November: of 9h00 with 19h00
July: of 9h with 21h
From August at September: of 9h with 20h

From March 15 to November 1:
Full tariff = 9,50 euros
Reduced tariff = 7,50 euros
From November 2 to March 14:
Full tariff = 7,50 euros
Reduced tariff = 6 euros
To note: closing of the cases one hour front