Pont Saint-Bénézet (Pont d'Avignon)
Pont Saint-Bénézet
The 12th-century stone bridge from the French children's song 'Sur le pont d'Avignon'; only four arches remain, reaching into the Rhône, and it is part of a World Heritage site.
Pont Saint-Bénézet was begun in the 12th century, originally with 22 arches and about 900 meters in length. Repeatedly damaged by floods, it was abandoned in the 17th century, and only four arches and the small Chapel of Saint Nicolas on the bridge remain. Tickets cost about €5 to €6. Combined tickets with the Palais des Papes are better value and include an audio guide. Opening hours vary by season, roughly 9:00 to 19:00. The best photo spot is on the riverbank of the Île de la Barthelasse across the river, which you can reach by free ferry. The bridge is north of the Palais des Papes, about a 5-minute walk away.
Opening hours
Approx. 09:00–19:00 (seasonally adjusted)
Nearby sights
- Rocher des Doms
- Palais des Papes, Avignon
- Les Halles d'Avignon
- Fort Saint-André, Villeneuve-lès-Avignon
- Châteauneuf-du-Pape
- Saint-Rémy-de-Provence
- Saint-Paul de Mausole
- Roman Theatre of Orange