Pont St-bénézet, A Timeless Bridge of Medieval Marvel

6 Rue Pente Rapide Charles Andezi, 84000, Avignon

Very beautiful scenic spot

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Introduction

The Saint-Bénézet Bridge, also known as the Broken Bridge, is a famous medieval bridge. It was originally built between 1171 and 1185, spanning the Rhône River and connecting Avignon with the Avignon new town on the left bank. The bridge was originally about 900 meters long but due to frequent flooding and increasing danger, most of it was destroyed and no longer in use after a major flood in 1668. Some of the bridge arches survived, but they have since collapsed or been dismantled. Today, only four arches remain, forming the current "Broken Bridge". There is an exhibition on "Bridge History" at the entrance of the bridge, showcasing bridges listed as World Heritage Sites. In addition, there is an exhibition on the 3D reconstruction of the Broken Bridge. Despite being nonfunctional, the Broken Bridge still attracts many visitors as a historical monument.

Address

6 Rue Pente Rapide Charles Andezi, 84000, Avignon

Opening hours

Open all year round (ticket sales stop half an hour before closing)
September 1st to November 1st 9:00-19:00
November 2nd to February 29th 9:30-17:45
March 9:00-18:30
April 1st to June 30th 9:00-19:00
July 9:00-20:00
August 9:00-20:30.

Transportation

Bus: You can choose to take the Navette Remparts to get off at Pont St-bénézet station.

Phone +33-0-4-9027-5116

Website http://www.palais-des-papes.com