Palais des Papes Directory References Images Discover 11 Egyptian Gods and Goddesses Where Is the Ark of the Covenant? 6 of the World's Most Dangerous Birds Presidential Debate Bingo Longhair Cat Breeds 26 Decade-Defining Events in U.S. History Why Is Labor Day Celebrated in September? Contents Palais des Papes building, Avignon, France Also known as: Papal Palace Learn about this topic in these articles:significance in Avignon In Avignon…and the interior of the Palais des Papes (Popes’ Palace) was wrecked. The palace, a formidable eight-towered fortress on a rock 190 feet (58 metres) above Avignon, was used as a barracks from 1822 to 1906.Read More