Place du Palais des Papes
The Ice Palace
Explore the Ice Palace A winter in Avignon
28 NOV 2026 TO 03 JAN 2027
First editionIce sculptures at the Palais. Rides on Place Pie.
Winter comes alive.
Avignon lights up.
The two worlds
Two places to enjoy this winter.
See illuminated ice sculptures on Place du Palais des Papes, then head to Place Pie for rides and chalet stalls. Two places to enjoy Avignon this winter.
Ice sculptures
The Ice Palace
Around 17 sculptures made from 26 tonnes of ice, lit within an installation of around 225 m² at the foot of the Palais des Papes. Detailed visiting arrangements will be confirmed.
- Around 17 ice sculptures to discover.
- Lighting that brings out the details of each sculpture.
- An installation of around 225 m² on Place du Palais des Papes in Avignon.
- Detailed visiting arrangements will be confirmed.
Rides and chalet stalls
Place Pie en Folie
Place Pie becomes the winter village of Avignon. The plan includes rides and attractions, chalets, a stage and food outlets. The detailed line-up will be confirmed.
- Rides and attractions: big wheel, bumper cars, little train.
- Trampolines and a hook-a-duck stall are among the planned activities.
- Chalets and food outlets.
- A stage for entertainment, with the line-up to be confirmed.
In the heart of Avignon
Two venues in Avignon’s historic centre.
Start with the ice sculptures or the rides, then walk to the other square.
Place Pie
Place Pie en Folie
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28 November 2026 to 3 January 2027
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Essentials
Dates, opening hours, prices and access are updated by the organisers as soon as they are officially confirmed.
Dates and opening hours
Opening period 2026-2027
- Dates
- From 28 November 2026 to 3 January 2027
- Opening hours
- To be confirmed
Place Pie en Folie
See you on Place Pie?
Live music, DJ sets, shows, music quizzes and karaoke nights. Pick a date and join us on the square.
Opening celebration
Melting Pop choir • DJ Teak Cut • DJ Crazy T
PAT & EMY
Acoustic duo
VILLAGE COMEDY CLUB
FOLIE AVIGNONAISE
DJ Teak Cut • DJ Crazy T
Groups / schools / companies
Groups, companies and schools
Planning a school trip, a staff outing or a visit with your club? Tell us what you have in mind and we’ll explain the options.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions
- From Saturday 28 November 2026 to Sunday 3 January 2027 inclusive.
- The Palais des Glaces stands on Place du Palais des Papes. Place Pie en Folie takes place on Place Pie, a few minutes away on foot in the centre of Avignon.
- Around 17 sculptures made from 26 tonnes of ice, in an installation of about 225 m².
- Rides, attractions, chalets, a stage and food, plus 33 confirmed events from 28 November 2026 to 2 January 2027: live music, DJ sets, shows, music quizzes and karaoke. The full programme is online and available as a PDF.
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