Explore Avignon’s medieval streets with a GPS-driven mobile game that traces the downfall of the Knights Templar and the city’s papal power. Self-paced and interactive, the tour combines storytelling, puzzles, and historic sites for a 1–2 hour urban adventure.
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You tap the map and the city rearranges itself: narrow lanes fan out from Place de l'Horloge, the Palais des Papes rises like a folded map of medieval power, and the Rhône glints, daring you to follow where knights and popes once walked.
Difficulty
easy
Duration
1–2 hours
Fitness Level
Light walking on mostly flat cobbles; suitable for casual walkers who can manage short stair sections
Wildlife
History
Avignon was the seat of the papacy in the 14th century and a focal point in the political clashes that followed the 1307 arrests of the Knights Templar.
Conservation
High foot traffic affects fragile stonework and medieval fabric; stick to marked routes, avoid touching carved surfaces, and support local conservation by using marked entrances and paying site fees.
Reserve your spot on the Avignon and The Templars GPS App Walking Tour Mobile Game today and enjoy a trusted, highly rated experience designed to help you make the most of your adventure.
Charge your phone and bring a power bank
The tour is app-based and relies on GPS; a full battery is essential for maps and puzzles.
Wear sturdy shoes
Expect cobblestones, short flights of steps, and uneven pavements through the old town.
Start early or late in the day
Avoid peak sun and crowds at popular stops like the Palais des Papes and Pont Saint-Bénézet.
Respect heritage sites
Follow signage, don’t climb ruins, and keep group noise low inside chapels and courtyards.
Smartphone with the app installed
Necessary to access GPS clues, stories, and puzzles for the self-guided tour.
Comfortable walking shoes
Protects feet on cobbles and through short staircases in the old town.
Refillable water bottle
Keeps you hydrated during warm months when little shade exists in open squares.
summer
Portable power bank
Extends battery life for photography and continuous app use during longer sessions.