Awaken your senses in the South of France
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To say the Palais des Papes is imposing is an understatement. With 15,000 square metres of floor space, it was the largest Gothic building of the Middle Ages, and it remains the largest (and one of the most important) of its kind in all of Europe.
Yet remarkably, for all its chapels, towers, arches and ornamentation, the complex took less than 20 years to build back in the 14th century, under the guidance of two of France’s most applauded architects, Pierre Peysson and Jean de Louvres.
It's all in the palatial details
Today’s visitors – there are around 600,000 of them annually – can admire some 25 rooms within the palatial walls, glimpsing the pope’s private chambers and some of those glorious frescoes.
But what if you had the entire place only to you and your fellow friends? You can with a Scenic cruise along the Rhône.
Choose the Spectacular South of France or Idyllic Rhône river cruise itineraries to witness the majesty of the Palais des Papes on a Scenic Enrich event. These exclusive experiences are designed to create once-in-a-lifetime moments, truly immersing you in your destination and taking you beyond what most travellers ever think is possible.
When the doors of Palais des Papes close to the general public, they open to you. Stepping into the Grand Tinel Room – with its domed roof, vast tapestries and original 14th-century stonework walls – Scenic guests are treated to an exclusive gala dinner of fine food and exquisite wine, all while being serenaded by classical musicians. Needless to say, the acoustics and ambiance are out of this world, the perfect setting for a memory that will stay with you forever.
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