{"id":6295,"date":"2024-07-24T06:58:11","date_gmt":"2024-07-24T06:58:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/thetjoy.com\/?post_type=attraction&p=6295"},"modified":"2024-11-05T10:31:16","modified_gmt":"2024-11-05T10:31:16","slug":"palais-des-papes","status":"publish","type":"attraction","link":"https:\/\/thetjoy.com\/fr\/attraction\/palais-des-papes\/","title":{"rendered":"Avignon’s Palais des Papes"},"content":{"rendered":"

A 14e<\/sup> century grand Gothic Papal residence palace in Avignon, Provence, one of the most important gothic buildings in Europe and the largest one. The palace was built by John XXII and the succeeding popes, reflecting Avignon\u2019s importance as the center of Christianity at that time. At the end of the 14e<\/sup> century the palace lost its importance and was neglected and practically abandoned from its grand role. The palace is comprised of an ‘old palace’ and a ‘new palace, and although most of the decorations and furniture are gone, still the vast rooms and halls, of which 25 rooms are open to visitors, are very impressive.
\nExplore the great and small courtyards, St. John and St. Martial Chapels and the private study room of Clement VI. Admire the grand 14e<\/sup> century frescoes, the\u00a0huge Clementine Chapel, and the Great Audience Hall where the court of Apostolic Causes met to pass judgment. Major art exhibitions are held regularly in the Popes Palace including exhibitions which are part of the\u00a0July Festival d’Avignon.<\/p>\n\n

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