Legend has it that a young shepherd named Bénézet claimed God sent him down from the mountain to build a bridge in Avignon in 1177. Today, Le Pont d’Avignon, or the Saint-Bénézet Bridge, is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and welcomes 300,000 visitors annually. The structure has a rich history from serving as an important pilgrimage route during the Middle Ages to inspiring a song called “Sur le Pont d’Avignon” in more recent times. As for its physical appearance, only four arches and the Philippe le Bel Tower remain.
Boulevard de la Ligne 84000 Avignon, Phone: +33-04-32-73-32-74