Avignon
Christmas events at the Palais du Roure - The Pont d'Avignon Crèche
From 12/12/2023 to 06/01/2024 except on January 1st and December 25th.
Closed Monday and Sunday.
10-1 / 2-5pm.
Event in Avignon :
See the Avignon Bridge crèche scene at the Palais du Roure, from 12 December to 6 January.
The santonsin this crèche are made of wax, the specialtiy of the Carmelite nuns at the Carmel in Avignon since the 12th century.
The santons in this year's crèche scene were made to people the manger scenes in churches, which explains the large size of the santons.
Special events
- Treasure hunt looking for the santons
The rooms in the Palais du Roure hold santons during Advent. With your little booklet, explore each room and find the santons.
- Table with the thirteen desserts
Presentation of the traditional Provençal Christmas table.
No charge.
The santons in this year's crèche scene were made to people the manger scenes in churches, which explains the large size of the santons.
Special events
- Treasure hunt looking for the santons
The rooms in the Palais du Roure hold santons during Advent. With your little booklet, explore each room and find the santons.
- Table with the thirteen desserts
Presentation of the traditional Provençal Christmas table.
No charge.
Dates and times
From 12/12/2023 to 06/01/2024 except on January 1st and December 25th.
Closed Monday and Sunday.
10-1 / 2-5pm.
Languages spoken
- French
Prices
Free of charge.
Contact
Palais du Roure3 rue du Collège du Roure
84000 Avignon
Coordinates
Longitude : 4.805546Latitude : 43.948496