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Sight Intra-muros, Avignon

Pont Saint-Bénezet

A sight in Intra-muros, Avignon, moderately priced ($$) and worth about 45 minutes. Best time to go: Late morning.

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Pont Saint-Bénezet in Intra-muros, Avignon
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Why go

The half-bridge of the 'Sur le pont d'Avignon' song, reaching partway over the Rhône.

It is one of 10 curated places we feature in Avignon, alongside 4 sights, 2 places to eat and 1 activity. 4 more of our picks sit within 1 km in a straight line, so it pairs easily with Rocher des Doms and Palais des Papes. At about 45 minutes, it slots neatly between bigger plans.

Type
Sight
Neighborhood
Intra-muros
Price
$$
Time needed
45 min
Best time
Late morning

Nearby

The 6 closest curated picks in Avignon, measured as straight-line distance.

  1. 1
    Rocher des Doms

    Hilltop garden above the Palais with views over the Rhône and Mont Ventoux.

    Activity · 0.2 km straight-line
  2. 2
    Palais des Papes

    The largest Gothic palace in Europe, seat of the popes in the 14th century.

    Sight · 0.3 km straight-line
  3. 3
    La Mirande

    Restaurant in an 18th-century cardinal's palace hotel behind the Palais des Papes.

    Food · 0.4 km straight-line
  4. 4
    Les Halles d'Avignon

    Covered market with Provençal produce, cheeses and a green living wall facade.

    Food · 0.7 km straight-line
  5. 5
    Château La Nerthe

    Historic Châteauneuf-du-Pape estate with cellar tours and tastings.

    Drinks · 11 km straight-line
  6. 6
    L'Isle-sur-la-Sorgue Sunday Market

    Antiques and produce market spread along canals in a river town.

    Shopping · 20 km straight-line

On these curated routes

Pont Saint-Bénezet is a stop on our Paris to the Riviera route. Open it to see the full day-by-day plan.

More sights to see in Avignon

3 more curated sights in Avignon. See the full Avignon guide.

When to go

Average daily highs in Avignon run from 10°C in January to 33°C in July; November is usually the wettest month. For Pont Saint-Bénezet itself, we suggest: Late morning.

Modelled monthly averages for Avignon from NASA POWER, not a forecast. Full Avignon weather by month.

Getting there

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Address
Bd du Rhône, 84000 Avignon, France
Coordinates
43.95327, 4.80541
Destination
Avignon, France

Pont Saint-Bénezet: quick answers

How much time do you need at Pont Saint-Bénezet?

Plan on about 45 minutes at Pont Saint-Bénezet. That is our curated estimate for a typical visit; groups that linger will want more.

When is the best time to visit Pont Saint-Bénezet?

Our pick: Late morning. Insider tip: Combo tickets with the Palais save money.

Where is Pont Saint-Bénezet?

Pont Saint-Bénezet is at Bd du Rhône, 84000 Avignon, France, in Intra-muros. The Google Maps and Apple Maps links on this page open it for directions.

Which TripsCircle routes include Pont Saint-Bénezet?

Pont Saint-Bénezet appears on Paris to the Riviera, a curated route you can open on TripsCircle and plan with your group.

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