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Pont Saint Benezet

Rhone River, 84000 Avignon, France
0490275000
Ranked #6 of 27 attractions in Avignon
4.0 of 5 stars 64 Reviews
Type: Bridges, Historic Sites, Landmarks/ Points of Interest
Owner description: This emblematic site in the history of Avignon is known throughout the world in the famous song. Built in the 12th century, it was destroyed several...... more » Owner description: This emblematic site in the history of Avignon is known throughout the world in the famous song. Built in the 12th century, it was destroyed several times by spates on the Rhone River, before being rebuilt and finally abandoned in the 17th century. « less
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marietta, ga
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48 reviews 48 reviews
Reviews in 18 cities Reviews in 18 cities
17 helpful votes 17 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 22, 2012 NEW

And doing so at the St. Benezet Bridge is an enjoyable thing to do in Avignon. Buy the combination ticket for both the bridge and Palais du Papes; it's worth it and it includes free audio guides for both. The hand held audio devices are like cell phones of 10 or so years ago but have good sound and complete... More

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Cedar Rapids, Iowa
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155 reviews 155 reviews
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65 helpful votes 65 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 18, 2012

The old bridge goes only party way across the Rhone but affords lovely views of both shores. More

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Salt Lake City, Utah
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26 reviews 26 reviews
Reviews in 11 cities Reviews in 11 cities
9 helpful votes 9 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 17, 2012

The audio guide for the old bridge makes the wake out upon it interesting. Take your time and enjoy the views of the river and the city from the middle of the Rhone river. More

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Dartmouth, Canada
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15 reviews 15 reviews
Reviews in 6 cities Reviews in 6 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 14, 2012

The bridge is very well known but can be seen without going on to the bridge. English signage was good and there was an exhibition about the recreation of the entire bridge in 3D. Appparently admission includes the audioguide but we did not kknow that and so did not receive one. Better signage would have helped. More

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Chicago
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21 reviews 21 reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 6, 2012

You can't travel to Avignon and not go out to dance on the famous bridge. It provides some great views of the Rhone and back toward the city. Be sure to get the audio guide because otherwise there is not that much to see and it does cost to get on the bridge anyway. With the audioguide we learned many... More

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Liverpool, United Kingdom
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3 reviews 3 reviews
4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 3, 2012

If you go to Avignon you can't really not visit the bridge. The entrance fee includes an audio guide which is in intelligible English More

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Weybridge, England, United Kingdom
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11 reviews 11 reviews
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5 helpful votes 5 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed April 27, 2012

Wonderful views of Avignon. excellent audio giving loads of information More

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Israel
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21 reviews 21 reviews
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3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 23, 2012

So... it's the famous bridge from the song "Sur Le Pont D'Avignon". Beautiful views all around. More

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London
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17 reviews 17 reviews
Reviews in 8 cities Reviews in 8 cities
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 18, 2012

Great history to this bridge - much more than just a song. Was helped by having an audio guide included as part of your entry fee. Try as you may you cannot stop doing at least a little dance! More

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Saint Paul, Minnesota
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11 reviews 11 reviews
Reviews in 6 cities Reviews in 6 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed April 5, 2012

Can't miss - interesting at first, but audio tour gets boring for the younger kids (under 30!) Spectacular photo opps! More

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