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Monument Monument · Grand Avignon · 30 m

Philippe-le-Bel Tower

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The dungeon of a fortress built in the 13th century by the King of France at the mouth of the famous Avignon bridge, to which it controlled access, the Tour Philippe le Bel dominates the whole of Provence.
Beautiful vaulted rooms, permanent museum space.
The dungeon of a fortress built in the 13th century by the King of France at the mouth of the famous Pont d'Avignon, to which it controlled access, the Tour Philippe le Bel dominates the whole of Provence, offering an exceptional panoramic view of Villeneuve lez Avignon, Avignon and the Rhone valley.

The tower boasts beautiful vaulted rooms, as well as a permanent museum space entitled "Mémoires de tour".
The exhibition covers the following themes: The figure of King Philippe le Bel; Avignon's territory around the Rhône, from the Carolingian era to the French Revolution; Bridge building in medieval times; 3D view of the Pont d'Avignon in its landscape, at different times.

These four major themes are translated into a bilingual French-English tour.

Opening times

From 01/02 to 31/03 on Tuesday, Thursday, Friday and weekends between 2 pm and 5 pm. On Wednesday between 10 am and 12 pm and between 2 pm and 5 pm.

From 01/04 to 31/10 on Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and weekends between 10 am and 12.30 pm and between 2 pm and 6 pm.
Closed exceptionally on May 1st and July 14th.

From 01/11 to 30/12 on Tuesday, Thursday, Friday and weekends between 2 pm and 5 pm. On Wednesday between 10 am and 12 pm and between 2 pm and 5 pm.
Closed exceptionally on bank holidays.

Price:

Full price: 4.50 €
Reduced price: 3.50 €.

Free entry for children under 18.

Coordinates

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43.958578, 4.797603
DMS
43°57'30.9"N 4°47'51.4"E
UTM
31T 644222 4868842
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