In a nutshell

We are in the heart of the Middle Ages, within the imposing walls of Avignon, the symbolic city of Provence. Explore the majestic Palace of the Popes, home to nine pontiffs during their exile from Rome, and discover its frescoed halls, court intrigues, papal chambers and the grand guards' hall. Finally, stroll through the city's cobbled streets and cross the famous Saint Bénézet Bridge, an emblematic monument of the region.

Main stops

Avignon
Palais des Papes
Pont Saint-Bénézet
Free time for lunch

The programme

The transfer to Avignon provides your first opportunity to enjoy the beauty of Provence, with its olive groves, fruit orchards and cypresses.
In Avignon, guided tour of the Palais des Papes, a historic French monument and World Heritage Site since 1995. During the Great Western Schism, this imposing Medieval Gothic fortress became the residence of nine popes between 1309 and 1378, when they were exiled from Rome. You'll stroll through the galleries, papal rooms, the Great Hall of the Guards and chapels.
The tour of the city continues through the narrow cobbled streets and across the historic Pont Saint-Bénézet bridge, built in 1171 and made famous by the French nursery rhyme "Sur le pont d'Avignon".
And after a stroll with the guide in the center, explore the city further however you like, before returning to the ship.

Good to know

The bus journey from the port to Avignon takes approximately 1 hour and 30 minutes.