Interactive Walking Tour of Avignon's Templar History

1 hour 30 minutes • Free CancellationMeet on locationInstant confirmationPrivate tourMin age 14+Audio guide • Operated by LEPLACE GLOBAL

Why we love it?

The Avignon and The Templars GPS App Walking Tour Mobile Game offers an interactive self-guided experience through the historic streets of Avignon, France. Lasting 1 hour and 30 minutes, this tour is ideal for history enthusiasts and curious travelers looking to explore at their own pace. Participants can start at any hour, take breaks as needed, and resume the adventure, making it flexible for various schedules. The tour highlights significant sites such as the Porte Limbert, a medieval city gate, and the Chapelle des Templiers, the last remnant of the Templar presence in Avignon, providing a unique blend of history and modern technology through its GPS-enabled app.
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Inclusions

  • Full flexibility: start at any hour, take a break at any time and resume later
  • Interactive self-guided tour lets you move at your own pace
  • Next-gen mobile app guides you through each step of your adventure
  • Explore the surroundings with a truly unique, immersive, GPS-enabled experience

Exclusions

  • A physical tour guide (not included)

Itinerary

Stop 1

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.

Stop 2

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.

Stop 3

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.

Stop 4

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.

Stop 5

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.

Stop 6

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.

Stop 7

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.

Stop 8

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.

Please Note

  • Not wheelchair accessible
  • Not stroller accessible
  • Not suitable for pets
  • Infants must not sit on laps
  • Infant seats unavailable
  • Not recommended for visually impaired people
  • Not recommended for seniors over 80
  • Not recommended for people with impaired mobility
  • IMPORTANT: To access the self-guided adventure, you must first activate your booking through LP Connect. 1. Open LP Connect in your web browser: connect.leplace.online/support
  • 2. Read the Activation Guide and enter your booking reference (looks like VIA-12345678 - you can find this on your ticket).
  • 3. Get your private unlock code and follow the EXACT INSTRUCTIONS to install the Leplace World app (via Play Store, TestFlight, or web). Before you go: Complete the activation as early as possible (ideally a few hours or a day before your arrival) so we can help in due time if needed.
  • Check the weather before starting your tour.
  • You can play anytime after booking.
  • Head to the starting point and enjoy your adventure! Note: It may take up to 2 hours for your ticket to be registered in our system (usually much faster). If you can't activate your tour right away, try again later with your booking reference. If you still have issues, please contact us via LP Connect Support.

Know Before You Go

  • Public transportation nearby

Cancellation Policy

Fully refundable until 1 day before start

Non-refundable after 1 day before start

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