Benedict XII Cloister

This cloister is named after the Pope who ordered it to be built, Benedict XII. This Pope was responsible for one of the largest expansions of the palace, making a real medieval fortress palace. The courtyard is enclosed by high walls and you can see details of a defensive military building, such as the gaps that allowed Pope advocates to throw boiling oil on attackers. Benedict XII reigned in the fourteenth century and after that some improvements were carried out. But it's nice to see an open spot in this grand cold palace, especially a spot with grass and a bit of nature. The Gothic windows are above the private apartments of the Pope.