Hôtel du Palais des Papes

All rooms at Hôtel du Palais des Papes have air conditioning, a private bathroom and a flat-screen TV. Options range from the Single Room, for one person, to family rooms accommodating up to four guests. Double rooms come in several sizes, with sleeping arrangements suited to couples or small groups. Room sizes range from 12 to 30 m².

Views vary by room: some overlook the city or an inner courtyard, while others face a monument. The more spacious categories have a seating area; several also include a sofa bed in addition to the main bed. The Twin Room has two single beds, while the Family Room offers different sleeping arrangements. Bathrooms have a shower or bath, a hairdryer and toiletries. A lift serves the upper floors.

Hôtel du Palais des Papes offers several on-site dining options: a restaurant, a bar and a café. Breakfast can be served in your room; the buffet also includes options for children, and children's menus are available. The Maison Gayte/Lutrin restaurant serves traditional Provençal cuisine, with dishes that change with the seasons. A terrace and a sun terrace, furnished with outdoor furniture, provide places to sit.

Luggage storage is available, while the concierge service and express check-in and check-out round out the welcome. Daily housekeeping is provided. The hotel has a lift and facilities for guests with reduced mobility, including a lowered sink, toilets with grab rails and wheelchair access. Pets are allowed, possibly for an additional charge; pet bowls are provided. Free Wi-Fi is available throughout the hotel, and there is a public car park nearby where parking is available for a fee.

Avignon is a Provençal city surrounded by ramparts, crossed by the Rhône and shaped by its past as a papal city. The hotel overlooks Place du Palais, in the pedestrianised old town, where stone façades, narrow streets and large squares make up the urban landscape. This area suits travellers who want to explore the city's history on foot, among monuments, museums and markets. Terraces and shopping streets bring the town centre to life throughout the day.

The Palais des Papes, a vast Gothic building that was the residence of the popes in the 14th century, is 50 m away. Pont Saint-Bénézet, known from the song "Sur le pont d’Avignon", is 200 m away; the site lets you see the remains of the bridge and views over the Rhône. Rocher des Doms, a public garden with a viewpoint over the river and surrounding area, is also within walking distance. Avignon-Centre railway station is 850 m away, while Nîmes-Alès-Camargue-Cévennes Airport is 36 km away. As the historic centre is pedestrianised, visitors arriving by car can use a public car park nearby, where parking is available for a fee.

Spring and autumn are good seasons for walks through the old streets and visits to museums, with generally milder temperatures than in high summer. In July, the Festival d’Avignon transforms the city with performances in theatres and historic venues; days can be very hot and the town centre busier. A day can combine a visit to the Palais, a break in the garden at Rocher des Doms and a look around the historic districts. The ramparts and town-centre squares also offer walking routes at different times of year.