Saint-Bénézet bridge

The Pont Saint-Bénézet, the famous bridge of Avignon

The Pont Saint-Bénézet, commonly called the bridge of Avignon, is one of the most famous monuments of the city, immortalised by the famous song. The Avignon audio-guided tour stops here to evoke this emblematic medieval bridge, inscribed on the World Heritage list.

A medieval bridge over the Rhône

The Pont Saint-Bénézet is a medieval bridge that once spanned the Rhône, linking Avignon to Villeneuve-lès-Avignon. Damaged many times by floods, it today keeps only a few arches, which advance over the river. Made famous worldwide by the song Sur le pont d'Avignon, it is inscribed on the World Heritage list and remains one of the symbols of the city of the Popes.

What to see

Here you walk along the arches of the bridge that advance over the Rhône, with the Saint-Nicolas chapel and fine views of the river, the Palais des Papes and Villeneuve-lès-Avignon. The bridge, famous worldwide, is a must-see stop of Avignon, at once a medieval monument and a sung symbol.

Practical information

The Pont Saint-Bénézet lies by the Rhône, at the foot of the Rocher des Doms, in Avignon, reachable on foot. Access to the bridge has a fee, with free entry for the youngest according to the conditions; hours vary with the season. It is best to check them before coming.

Why is the bridge of Avignon famous?

For the song Sur le pont d'Avignon, which made it famous worldwide; it is a medieval bridge inscribed on the World Heritage list.

Where is the Pont Saint-Bénézet?

By the Rhône, at the foot of the Rocher des Doms, in Avignon.