Pont d'Avignon (Saint-Bénezet)

The Saint Bénezet bridge, a major witness of the history of Avignon, is known throughout the world thanks to the famous song. Built from the 12th century, it was washed away several times by the floods of the Rhone, and finally abandoned in the seventeenth century. Classified World Heritage by UNESCO.
DUE TO THE FIREWORKS DISPLAY, THE BRIDGE WILL EXCEPTIONALLY CLOSE AT 2 PM ON 23 DECEMBER.


Legend has it that the bridge was built in the 12th century by a young shepherd from the Vivarais region, Bénézet, by heavenly command.
In reality, however, the bridge's construction was an ongoing project spanning several centuries. Hydrological changes in the river, following climatic changes from the 15th century onwards, were responsible for its destruction. It was no longer used from the 17th century onwards. The bridge was 920 meters long, with 22 arches linking the two banks of the Rhône.
A bearer of legends and an emblematic monument of the region, it was the subject of unprecedented interdisciplinary work from 2010 to 2016, mobilizing an entire community of researchers under the aegis of Greater Avignon and the CNRS. The results of this research can now be admired thanks to museographic and multimedia mediation devices that reconstitute the Bridge in 3D in its landscape at different times.

PRACTICAL INFORMATION
Ticketing: visits to the bridge can be purchased online, at the Tourist Office reception desk or on site, but access is available all day, with no time restrictions.

Multimedia audio guide in 12 languages with synchronized film commentary.
Special audio tour for children and the visually impaired.

IH : The monument has been awarded the Tourisme & Handicap label for motor, mental and hearing disabilities, and has audio guides adapted for the visually impaired. Museography adapted for the hearing-impaired.
The monument is equipped with an elevator for disabled access. However, please check that it is working properly before you visit by contacting our team on + 33 (0)4 32 74 32 74. Thank you for your understanding.

Dogs on a leash are welcome.

Le Pont Saint-Bénézet has been awarded the "Accueil vélo" label.