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Overview
Step into Avignon's shadowy past on a self-guided walking tour tracing the dramatic downfall of the Knights Templar. Explore iconic sites like the Tour Philippe-le-Bel, Pont Saint-Bénézet, and Palais des Papes. Uncover secrets of faith, betrayal, and hidden relics as you walk in the footsteps of exiled knights and powerful popes. Each stop offers immersive stories, historic intrigue, and a touch of medieval mystery—perfect for history lovers and fans of the Cursed Kings saga. Solve puzzles, explore the city, and find hidden gems at your own pace. Try a new type of experience with your smartphone, the perfect mix between a walking tour, sightseeing, and a scavenger hunt.
What's included
Full flexibility: start at any hour, take a break at any time and resume later
Next-gen mobile app guides you through each step of your adventure
Explore the surroundings with a truly unique, immersive, GPS-enabled experience
Interactive self-guided tour lets you move at your own pace
A physical tour guide (not included)
What to expect
20m
Explore Porte Limbert, Avignon's medieval city gate with a legendary past. Discover the story of the Knights Templar's daring escape in 1307, search for the hidden Templar cross, and experience the echoes of history in the heart of the old city.
10m
Once the medieval heart of Avignon’s commerce, Les Halles’ square buzzed with traders and shoppers from the Middle Ages onward. Regulated stalls offered bread, meats, spices, cloth, and more, making it a vital hub for local life and trade before the modern market’s construction.
10m
Discover the Chapelle des Templiers, the last remnant of Avignon's Templar past. Explore the 12th-century chapel, find the carved Templar cross, and uncover the gripping history of faith, intrigue, and downfall that shaped this hidden landmark.
Palais des Papes
20m
Discover the Palais des Papes in Avignon, the 14th-century Gothic palace that served as the seat of the papacy and the backdrop for the dramatic fall of the Knights Templar. Explore historic courtyards, uncover traces of intrigue, and immerse yourself in the legacy of Europe's most powerful medieval leaders.
10m
Step into Avignon's Place de l'Horloge, where history was made on October 13, 1307. Explore statues and plaques to uncover the names of the Templars accused of heresy, and experience the square's transformation from a medieval gathering place to the site of a world-changing public spectacle.
10m
Stand at the entrance of Avignon's iconic Pont Saint-Bénézet, the legendary bridge that once linked the city to the kingdom of France. Capture a photo where Templar knights and medieval intrigue once crossed the Rhône, and discover the secrets whispered by its ancient stones.
20m
Tour Philippe-le-Bel: Explore the 13th-century tower built by King Philip IV to control the Rhône crossing and assert royal power over Avignon. Discover carved symbols and unravel the tense history between the French Crown and the Knights Templar at the dawn of their downfall.
20m
Step into Église Saint-Agricol, one of Avignon's oldest Gothic churches. Explore its centuries-old architecture and discover its silent role during the Templar trials and the city's turbulent medieval era.
Meeting and pickup
Meeting point
Use Google Maps or other map services to arrive at this location. When you arrive, please follow the instructions inside the indicated mobile app closely.
End point
Reach this checkpoint to complete the tour.
Additional information
Public transportation options are available nearby
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Not recommended for visually impaired people
Not recommended for seniors over 80
Not recommended for people with impaired mobility
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
