Palais du Roure
Former town mansion of the Baroncelli-Javon family in Avignon, now a free museum devoted to the culture and history of Provence.
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About the museum
The Palais du Roure is a 15th-century town mansion in the heart of Avignon. In 1469, Pierre Baroncelli, who had come from Florence, bought a tavern and neighbouring houses there and merged them into a family residence. The building remained linked to this family; in the 19th century Marquis Folco de Baroncelli-Javon owned it. Frédéric Mistral, who frequented the house, called it “palais du Roure”, meaning “oak palace”; it then became a centre of the Félibrige.
After the palace was sold in 1908, it fell into serious disrepair. Jeanne de Flandreysy saved it in 1918 and established a centre for Mediterranean culture there. In 1936 she married the archaeologist Émile Espérandieu, and the Fondation Flandreysy-Espérandieu was created. The City of Avignon later inherited the building. It has been a listed historic monument since November 19, 1941.
The collections cover the history and society of the region and are now open to the public. The museum is free of charge and offers family visits, activity-workshop visits for children aged 6 to 12, and themed visits for teenagers and adults.
Highlights
- 15th-century town mansion, listed as a historic monument
- Place linked to Frédéric Mistral and the Félibrige
- Fondation Flandreysy-Espérandieu
- Free admission
- Playful tours and workshops for ages 6 to 12
Permanent exhibition
- Collections permanentes du palais du Roure – A route through the town mansion covering regional history, the Baroncelli family and Provençal culture.
- Operated by
- Ville d'Avignon
Admission & discounts
Admission is free.
The museum is open to everyone and free of charge.
Accessibility
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Kids & families
Great for kids & families
- Family tours & workshops
Playful family visits for children aged 6 to 12 accompanied by an adult (“Les mystères du Palais du Roure”) and free family activity-workshop visits, bookable at +33 4 13 60 50 01 or by email.
Getting there & parking
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Amenities & dining
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Events & venue rental
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Plan your visit
| Guided tours | yes |
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| School programs | yes |
| Good to know | Free themed visits (from age 14), by reservation while places last. A reservation is compulsory for groups of 10 to 19 people, guide included: reservation.palaisduroure@mairie-avignon.com or +33 4 31 60 50 10. A group without a reservation may be refused entry. A visitor regulation is available on the City’s website. |
Museums nearby
Musée Calvet
Muséum Requien
Musée lapidaire d'Avignon
Musée Angladon
Palais des papes
Collection Lambert
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