Bridge · Avignon, France
Pont Saint-Bénézet
The Pont Saint-Bénézet, also known as the Pont d'Avignon, was a medieval bridge across the Rhône in the town of Avignon, in southern France. Built 1177–1185.
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Landmark facts
| Location | Avignon, France |
|---|---|
| Type | Bridge |
| Built | 1177–1185 |
| Architect | Jean de Tensanges |
| Length | Length: 120 m |
| Coordinates | 43.9539° N, 4.8050° E |
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What Pont Saint-Bénézet is known for
The Pont Saint-Bénézet, also known as the Pont d'Avignon, was a medieval bridge across the Rhône in the town of Avignon, in southern France.
About Pont Saint-Bénézet
The Pont Saint-Bénézet, also known as the Pont d'Avignon, was a medieval bridge across the Rhône in the town of Avignon, in southern France. Only four arches survive. An early wooden bridge spanning the Rhône between Villeneuve-lès-Avignon and Avignon was built between 1177 and 1185.
History
The bridge spanned the Rhône between Avignon and Villeneuve-lès-Avignon. The first bridge was built between 1177 and 1185 but was destroyed during the siege of Avignon by Louis VIII of France in 1226. Beginning in 1234 the bridge was rebuilt.
How to get there
| Nearest town | Avignon |
|---|---|
| Nearest airport | Avignon-Caumont Airport (AVN) |
| Distance from the airport | 6.0 miles (straight line) |
Nearest major airport by straight-line distance from the landmark’s coordinates; road distance will be longer.
Airports near this landmark
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- Marseille Provence Airport (MRS) · Marignane, Bouches-du-Rhône, France · 41.0 miles away
- Montpellier-Méditerranée Airport (MPL) · Montpellier/Méditerranée, France · 49.5 miles away
- Nice-Côte d'Azur Airport (NCE) · Nice, Alpes-Maritimes, France · 121.9 miles away
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Frequently asked questions
What is Pont Saint-Bénézet?
The Pont Saint-Bénézet, also known as the Pont d'Avignon, was a medieval bridge across the Rhône in the town of Avignon, in southern France.
Where is Pont Saint-Bénézet located?
Pont Saint-Bénézet is in Avignon, France. Its coordinates are 43.9539° N, 4.8050° E.
How do I get to Pont Saint-Bénézet?
The nearest town is Avignon, and the nearest airport is Avignon-Caumont Airport (AVN), about 6.0 miles away (straight line).
When was Pont Saint-Bénézet built?
Pont Saint-Bénézet was built 1177–1185.
Sources
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pont_Saint-Bénézet — Wikipedia article — overview, history and core facts (CC BY-SA).
- https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q284444 — Wikidata — built year, architect, height/size, visitors, official website (CC0).
- https://github.com/jbrooksuk/JSON-Airports — Nearest major airport computed from landmark and airport coordinates (haversine); airport list: jbrooksuk/JSON-Airports.
Page last updated 13 November 2026.