Historic bridge · Avignon, Provenza-Alpes-Costa Azul, France
Pont Saint-Bénézet (Pont d’Avignon)
Pont Saint-Bénézet, known as the Pont d’Avignon from the song, preserves four arches over the Rhône and a chapel. Visitors can walk along the protected section but cannot cross the river: the original medieval structure was much longer.
About Pont Saint-Bénézet (Pont d’Avignon)
Pont Saint-Bénézet, known as the Pont d’Avignon from the song, preserves four arches over the Rhône and a chapel. Visitors can walk along the protected section but cannot cross the river: the original medieval structure was much longer.
From August 2026, admission costs €6, or €19.50 with the palace in a combined ticket. Google Maps showed 4.2/5 from about 21,234 reviews; Tripadvisor showed 3.9/5 from 4,757 reviews. The tourism office lists a lift; confirm that it is operating before visiting.
In brief
Historic bridge