About the Palais des Pape.
The Palais des Pape.
The Palais des Pape. This was the view that greeted me as I came out of the underground parking lot. The place is huge.
The Palais des Pape. Heading towards the entrance to do the tour of the palace.
The Palais des Pape.
The Musée du Petit Palais is a museum and art gallery right next to the Palais des Pape. The building, built in the early 14th century served as the residence…
Avignon Cathedral, is a Roman Catholic church located next to the Palais des Papes. The cathedral is the seat of the Archbishop of Avignon.
Avignon Cathedral. The cathedral is a Romanesque building, constructed primarily in the second half of the 12th century. The bell tower collapsed in 1405 and…
Avignon Cathedral. The building was abandoned and allowed to deteriorate during the Revolution, but it was reconsecrated in 1822 and restored by the archbishop…
Avignon Cathedral. The most prominent feature of the cathedral is a gilded statue of the Virgin Mary atop the bell tower which was erected in 1859.
The square right in front of the Palais des Pape. You can find very expensive cafes that cater to tourists.
The Hotel des Monnaies.
Another view of the statue of the Virgin Mary atop the bell tower at the Avignon Cathedral.
Another view of the statue of the Virgin Mary atop the bell tower at the Avignon Cathedral.
Jesus Christ on a cross in front of Avignon Cathedral.
Close up of Jesus Christ on a cross.
Starting the Palais des Pape tour. There was a very ornate vaulted ceiling as one enters the building.
Palais des Pape tour.
Palais des Pape. The cloister of Benedict XII.
Palais des Pape tour. Mockup of the palace.