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tourist attraction · Avignon, France

Hotels near Palais des Papes

The Palais des Papes in Avignon, Southern France, is one of the largest and most important medieval Gothic buildings in Europe. Once a fortress and palace, the papal residence was a seat of Western Christianity during the 14th century. Six papal conclaves were held in the Palais, leading to the elections of Benedict XII in 1334, Clement VI in 1342, Innocent VI in 1352, Urban V in 1362, Gregory XI in 1370 and Benedict XIII in 1394. In 1995, the Palais des Papes was classified as a UNESCO World Heritage Site for its outstanding architecture and historical importance for the papacy.

9 hotels within 5km of Palais des Papes in Avignon, France, with nightly rates from around €103 to €353 (averaging €227), including 3 properties rated 4 stars or higher. The closest is Mercure Avignon Centre Palais des Papes, about 0.1km away.

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