Description du service

Discover Avignon on a 2-hour private walking tour led by one of Carte Blanche Tours’ certified professional guides, combining a 1-hour exploration of the walled historic city with a 1-hour guided visit inside the Palace of the Popes. Passionate storytellers with strong historical expertise, our guides unite scholarly knowledge with a friendly, engaging, and flexible approach—making cultural heritage accessible, lively, and meaningful for all. As you stroll through the heart of the papal city, your guide will introduce you to Avignon’s most remarkable historical highlights and everyday heritage. The walk showcases emblematic sites such as the medieval ramparts, the Place de l’Horloge,Notre-Dame des Doms, and more. Along the way, you will discover how papal power, trade, and urban life shaped Avignon into one of the great political and religious capitals of medieval Europe. The tour continues with a guided visit inside the magnificent Palais des Papes. Within its grand halls and private chambers, your guide will reveal the daily life of the popes, the symbolism of its architecture, and the ambitions that once radiated from this fortress-palace. This interior visit completes the story begun in the streets, offering a deeper understanding of Avignon’s unique role in European history. Carte Blanche Tours specializes in bespoke experiences. Each visit is carefully adapted to the interests, pace, and ages of your group, whether you are traveling with friends, colleagues, or family, including children. Expect an interactive tour that balances history, architecture, art, and daily life, always adjusted to your curiosity and rhythm. Our goal is simple: to offer a professional-quality tour without stiffness, combining solid expertise with warmth, clarity, and genuine human connection. This walking tour provides a complete introduction to Avignon and its papal heritage, offering insight into one of southern France’s most extraordinary historic cities. Practical information • Maximum group size: 20 participants, audio devices required in the Palace (not included, contact-us if you need to rent some) • For groups of 21 participants or more, you will need to book a second guide • Duration: 2 hours (1 hour in the walled city + 1 hour inside the Palace of the Popes) • Language options: English, French, and other languages available upon request TICKETS TO THE POPES’ PALACE NOT INCLUDED IN THE PRICE Contact-us for more inform