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How to get to the Pont d'Avignon

The Pont d'Avignon is on Boulevard du Rhône, about 400 m from the Palais des Papes in a straight line, so the two are a short walk apart. We have not measured the walking time.

Pont d'Avignon (Pont Saint-Bénézet) · Boulevard du Rhône, 84000 Avignon

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From the Palais des Papes and the station

The Rhône and the Pont d'Avignon seen from the city walls, with a round tower in the foreground

From the palace, the bridge is on the Rhône side of the old town. Avignon Centre station is about 900 m from the palace in a straight line, 15 minutes on foot to the palace according to the official site. For trains, buses, parking and the airport see the page on how to get to the Palais des Papes.

A view of the bridge from the river

A free river shuttle, a small ferry on a cable, runs from the Quai de la Ligne, close to the bridge, to the Île de la Barthelasse, and the official site says it gives a fine view of the bridge.

Accessibility

The Pont is accessible with a lift and has the Tourisme & Handicap label for motor, hearing and mental disabilities, according to the official site, which also invites visitors to phone to check that the lift is working. Tablets in French and English are available for visitors with reduced mobility.

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