Guided Tours, the nocturnes of summer: Villeneuve in the moonlight
Guided tours
Tarif unique €9.00
Free with the Pass!
In summer, in the evening at 8:30 p.m.: Villeneuve by moonlight, by lantern light 3 visits are offered during this summer: - Moonlight tour of Fort Saint-André - Visit the Jardins de l’Abbaye St André by moonlight - Charterhouse Moonlight Tour
Attention - limited number of places
Stroll by lantern light to discover Villeneuve and its magic
- Fort Saint-André Moonlight Tour: Thursday, July 6 at 8:30 p.m.
The impressive mediaeval fortress commissioned by King Philippe le Bel, Fort Saint André,
sits proudly on Mount Andaon. Journey through time as the fortress welcomes you inside at
sunset for an intimate guided tour beneath the lanterns.
- Visit the Jardins de l’Abbaye St André by moonlight: Thursdays 10 and 24 August at 8:30 p.m.
Discover the Gardens of the Abbey of St André at nightfall beneath lantern light in these
intimate guided tours. The glow of lanterns bounces off the ponds and the scent of roses fills
the air, as you are led through the enchanting gardens of the abbey, which have been
classified “Remarkable Gardens”.
- Chartreuse Moonlight Tour: Thursdays August 3 and 17 at 8:30 p.m.
A rare and unmissable invitation to discover, beneath the last of the twilight rays, one of the
most remarkable Chartreuses in France located in the historic centre of Villeneuve.
Meanwhile, your tour guide will reveal the history and secrets of the Chartreuse
Notre-Dame-du-Val-de Bénédiction.
Departure of the visit: in front of the monument
Duration of the guided tour: 2h00
Please be sure to arrive 15 minutes before the start of the visit
Modifiable and cancellable up to 72 hours before the day of the visit
Réservation
Booking is required with l'Office de Tourisme on 04 90 90 03 70 60Horaires d'ouverture
Guided visits at 8:30 pm (selected days are in the description)Villeneuve lez Avignon - Guided Tours - Tourist Office
As in the days of the popes, today, Villeneuve is still a privileged place to live, on the other side of the Rhone, opposite Avignon. Its dazzling artistic treasures, six exceptional monuments open to the public, and its scenic setting between the Rhône and rolling hills, makes it an ideal holiday destination. The Tourist Office organises many guided tours throughout the year to discover Villeneuve lez Avignon, a mediaeval city whose architectural heritage is charged with a more than exciting history …