Pont d'Avignon (Saint-Bénezet)

  • Historic site and monument
  • UNESCO World Heritage
  • Roman
Boulevard du Rhône, 84000 Avignon

Description

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.
Sung about across the world, Le Pont d'Avignon is the iconic monument of the city of the Popes. Laden with history and legends, it fascinates young and old. Join the dance! Go under it, over it and explore the digital 3D reconstruction…

Services

Car park
Lift
Animals accepted

Services offered

Quality standards

Quality standards
Label Accueil VéloLabel Accueil Vélo
Tourisme et handicapTourisme et handicap

Accessibility

Hearing disability
Visual disability
Accessible for wheelchairs with assistance
Accessible for self-propelled wheelchairs
Even flooring with no obstacles

Tourism and handicap

Tourism and handicap
Marque Tourisme et Handicap - déficience auditiveMarque Tourisme et Handicap - déficience auditive
Marque Tourisme et Handicap - déficience mentaleMarque Tourisme et Handicap - déficience mentale
Marque Tourisme et Handicap - déficience motriceMarque Tourisme et Handicap - déficience motrice

Rates

Free ticket (proof will be required at ticket check-in): for children under 8, holders of a Carte mobilité inclusion invalidité (CMI) and an accompanying adult (proof of age is required), for residents of Avignon and Montfavet every Sunday, on presentation of proof of address and ID (please note that ID is not a proof of age), for curator-guides, journalists, holders of a France Travail card (jobseekers + RSA beneficiaries) and Avignon residents under the age of 26 who hold a pass culture card issued by Avignon town hall.

Palais + Pont rates: full 17€ / reduced 13€ / children (8-17yrs) 9.50€.

Palais des Papes + Pont d'Avignon FAMILY TICKET
2 adults + 1 child: €43.50
2 adults + 2 children: 53€ , free for 3rd child (under 18).

Audioguide included in admission price.

Payment methods

CheckCheck
American ExpressAmerican Express
Bank/credit cardBank/credit card
CashCash
Travellers ChequeTravellers Cheque

Accepted customers

  • Home school groups
  • Special rate for jobseekers
  • Special rate for large families
  • Welcome for business/incentive groups
  • Groups
  • Students

Openings

Monday
09:00 - 19:00

Tuesday
09:00 - 19:00

Wednesday
09:00 - 19:00

Thursday
09:00 - 19:00

Friday
09:00 - 19:00

Saturday
09:00 - 19:00

Sunday
09:00 - 19:00

Checkouts close 30 minutes before.

Due to the Handi-Pont raid, the monument will be exceptionally closed to the public on Friday June 6 from 1pm to 3pm.
Monday
10:00 - 17:00

Tuesday
10:00 - 17:00

Wednesday
10:00 - 17:00

Thursday
10:00 - 17:00

Friday
10:00 - 17:00

Saturday
10:00 - 17:00

Sunday
10:00 - 17:00

Monday
10:00 - 18:00

Tuesday
10:00 - 18:00

Wednesday
10:00 - 18:00

Thursday
10:00 - 18:00

Friday
10:00 - 18:00

Saturday
10:00 - 18:00

Sunday
10:00 - 18:00

Location

Pont d'Avignon (Saint-Bénezet)
Boulevard du Rhône, 84000 Avignon
  • www.avignon-pont.com

Spoken languages

Spoken languages
  • Italian
  • Dutch
  • Japanese
  • Polish
  • Portuguese
  • German
  • English
  • Chinese
  • Spanish
  • French
  • Russian

Environment

Environment
  • Town location
  • In centre of town
Updated on 30 April 2026 at 17:23
by Office de Tourisme Avignon Tourisme
(Offer identifier : 4615600)
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