Frequently asked questions

Questions and answers about Avignon City Pass

Where to buy a 24h, 48h, 24h with transport and 48h with transport pass ?

At the Avignon and Villeneuve Lez Avignon tourist offices, and at selected reseller partners at www.avignon-citypass.com

Where can I buy a 24h or 48h pass with 24h or 48h parking option ?

Only on www.avignon-citypass.com

Can I buy a pass for children ?

No, only passes for adults, as pricing conditions vary from one tourist site to another. Children's tickets must be purchased on site or at www.avignon-tourisme.com  

Can I buy my pass several months in advance ?

Yes, because activation is automatic from the first visit. The date of purchase has no impact on validity. Example: you can buy a pass in December and only use it in July

I bought a dematerialized pass, do I have to print it out?

No, just present the pass you received on your smartphone, or the pass you downloaded from your Avignon City Pass application

How do I activate my pass ?

Present your pass at each museum and monument checkpoint. When you pass through for the first time, your pass will be automatically activated for a period of 24 or 48 consecutive hours, depending on the option you choose

When is my pass activated ?

Passes are automatically calculated from the first time they are used in partner museums and sites. Depending on the formula chosen, the Pass is valid for 24 or 48 consecutive hours. For example, for a 24-hour Avignon City Pass, if you scan it for the first time at 2pm on Friday, it will be valid until 1:59pm on Saturday. Likewise for a 48h Avignon City Pass, if you scan it for the first time at 2pm on Friday, it will be valid until 1:59pm on Sunday

I've chosen the Parking option, what should I do ?

You can park at the Palais des Papes parking lot. Pick up a ticket at the entrance terminal, and present your Avignon City Pass or e-ticket at the parking lot reception desk. Present your Avignon City Pass so that the car park attendant can issue you with a ticket for the duration of your chosen package, allowing you to enter and leave the parking lot multiple times and activate your Avignon City Pass. Find all the details here

I've chosen the Transport Pass, how can I collect my 24h ticket valid on the Orizo network (City Bus and Tram) ?

Pick up your transport ticket only at the Avignon Tourist Office or the Villeneuve Tourist Office, and tell your travel consultant the date you wish to activate your pass

Does the pass give access to temporary exhibitions ?

Yes, the pass gives you access to permanent and temporary exhibitions

Does the pass help avoid queues ?

The Palais des Papes is the only monument included in the Avignon City Pass that offers visits by time slot. Armed with your pass, go straight to the pre-paid ticket line at the time of your choice

How much do I save by buying a Pass ?

To estimate your savings, you can consult and use our calculator

Can I visit the same site several times ?

No, you can only visit each site included in your Pass once

How can I benefit from discounts ?

Discounts will be applied on presentation of your Pass. Your Pass will not be scanned by the activity provider

Are the sites open all year round ?

The vast majority of sites are open all year round. However, some sites or visits are closed at certain times. To avoid disappointment and prepare your stay as well as possible, we advise you to consult the opening times indicated on the map listing the partner sites linked to the Pass or to consult the opening times on the avignon-city-pass.com website or the Avignon City Pass application

Can a lost or stolen pass be replaced ?

Unfortunately, no

Can I have my pass refunded if my trip is cancelled ?

Unfortunately, no. Passes cannot be returned, exchanged or refunded. However, as passes have no expiry date, you can use them for your next stay in Avignon. You can also pass them on to the person of your choice