What is a cardinal's livrée?

It is an urban residence built by or for a cardinal, a typical feature of 14th century Avignon during the period of papal presence in the city.

Is the Livrée de Viviers a listed historic monument?

Yes, the 14th and 15th century building has been classified as a historic monument since a 1985 order, and the 18th century wing has been registered since 1975.

Where is the Livrée de Viviers located?

It is located in Avignon, in the Vaucluse department.

Why does this building have several names?

It is known as the Livrée de Viviers, the livrée Gaillard de la Motte, or the collège de Croix, reflecting different periods and successive uses of the building.

Livrée de Viviers (ancienne) ou livrée Gaillard de la Motte ou Collège de Croix

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Livrée de Viviers (ancienne) ou livrée Gaillard de la Motte ou Collège de Croix stands in Avignon (Vaucluse), in the Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur region of France. The building is listed as a historic monument (dating recorded in the Mérimée database: 14th century, 15th century, 18th century). Its opening hours and prices have not been verified at the source yet.

In Avignon, the Livrée de Viviers, also known as the livrée Gaillard de la Motte or collège de Croix, preserves the remains of a 14th century cardinal's residence. The building combines a medieval structure with an 18th century wing set at a right angle to it. The complex reflects the urban architecture linked to the presence of cardinals in the papal city.

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The building is located in Avignon, in the Vaucluse department.
The medieval part, dating from the 14th and 15th centuries, has been listed as a historic monument since 1985.
The facades and roofs of the 18th century wing have been registered as a historic monument since 1975.
The monument combines two clearly distinct building phases, separated by several centuries.

Where this château is

Avignon · Vaucluse · Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur

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5 Rue Collège de la Croix, 84000 Avignon

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+33 4 90 85 46 19

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Heritage status: Listed historic monument (classé); Mérimée record PA00081916
Period of construction: 14th century, 15th century, 18th century

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What is a cardinal's livrée?: It is an urban residence built by or for a cardinal, a typical feature of 14th century Avignon during the period of papal presence in the city.
Is the Livrée de Viviers a listed historic monument?: Yes, the 14th and 15th century building has been classified as a historic monument since a 1985 order, and the 18th century wing has been registered since 1975.
Where is the Livrée de Viviers located?: It is located in Avignon, in the Vaucluse department.
Why does this building have several names?: It is known as the Livrée de Viviers, the livrée Gaillard de la Motte, or the collège de Croix, reflecting different periods and successive uses of the building.