Beautiful vaulted rooms, permanent museum space.
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.
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+33 4 32 70 08 57 https://www.villeneuvelezavignon.com E-mail: tourphilippelebel@villeneuvelezavignon.com
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