Drive down from Chateauneuf du Papes on a Sunday (wineries closed) and was worth the trip. Spent about three hours touring the Palace and did the bridge. Be sure to do both, and if you go in the winter take a coat as there is no heat which is to be expected. Very much worth the time and admission price!!!
869DavidS
Didn't know anything about the history of the Papacy in Avignon so was looking forward to having a wander round, but didn't know what to expect. In short it's a well organised museum with a good audio tour and it's well worth a visit. 13.50 euros when we went, but that included the bridge as well (the one that no longer crosses the river) and the audio guide is only an extra 2 euros. It's a magnificent building of course and you get to walk around most of it. The audio guide gives you all the information you need and it's structured in a way that's easy to follow. There isn't much in the way of exibits, probably because the place was ravaged after the revolution, so if you're expecting a smaller vatican you'll be disappointed. The place is massive so even in summer I imagine it will feel empty, it's also really cold inside which would be a boon in the hotter months.
Itsgr82blizzy
It's amazing in its history and structure, the architecture is amazing. Then you come to the modern art, ummmm, yes not the most appropriate thing for a palace, a pope, or anything for that matter.