Avignon
Musée du Petit Palais - Louvre en Avignon
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The museum houses a unique store of paintings from the Middle Ages and the Italian Renaissance (over 300 Italian “primitives”) including the Campana collection, an important reserve belonging to the Musée Calvet (Avignon School, 13th-16th century) and 12th- to 16th-century sculptures from Avignon and the surrounding area. This treasure trove is essential to understanding the art emerging in Italy during the Middle Ages and Renaissance period.Former livery of Cardinal Arnaud de Via (d. 1335), nephew of Pope John XXII, then the Archbishop's Palace in Avignon, the building was rebuilt in the late fifteenth century by Archbishop Giuliano della Rovere, future Pope Julius II: crenellated facade pierced with mullioned windows.
The museum is classified as a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Free entry.
Guided tours: In advance booking.
There is also a bookshop and tea room.
Services
- Restaurant
- Tour free of charge
- Guided tours
Dates and times
From 01/11 to 31/12/2025 on Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and weekends between 10 am and 1 pm and between 2 pm and 5 pm.
Closed exceptionally on December 25th.
From 02/01 to 28/02/2026 on Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and weekends between 10 am and 1 pm and between 2 pm and 5 pm.
From 01/03 to 31/05/2026 on Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, bank holidays and weekends between 10 am and 1 pm and between 2 pm and 6 pm.
Closed exceptionally on May 1st.
From 01/06 to 30/09/2026 on Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, bank holidays and weekends between 2 pm and 7 pm and between 10 am and 1 pm.
From 01/10 to 31/10/2026 on Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and weekends between 10 am and 1 pm and between 2 pm and 6 pm.
From 01/11 to 31/12/2026 on Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, bank holidays and weekends between 10 am and 1 pm and between 2 pm and 5 pm.
Closed exceptionally on December 25th.
Languages spoken
- French
Prices
Free of charge. Free visits of the permanent collections.
Methods of payment
- Check
- Cash
- Bank/credit card
Contact
Musée du Petit Palais - Louvre en AvignonPlace du Palais des Papes
84000 Avignon
E-Mail : Afficher le mail rerservation.petitpalais@mairie-avignon.com
Website : https://www.avignon.fr/les-equipements/les-musees/musee-du-petit-palais
Coordinates
Longitude : 4.806353Latitude : 43.952655
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