Bridge of Avignon Photos

Below the Papal Palace in Avignon is a bridge which goes part way across the Rhone River. It is a remaining section of St. Bénezet bridge (12th C) famous in the song "Sur le Pont d'Avignon".

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Panoramic view of St Bénezet bridge. Avignon, France....
Panoramic view of St Bénezet bridge (12thC). Avignon, France....
Overview of Rhone River valley including ruins of Pont St Bénezet. Avignon, France.Rhone & Bridge of Avignon. Avignon, France.St Bénezet bridge with moon above. Avignon, France.Remaining section of St Bénezet bridge famous in song "Sur le Pont d'Avignon". Avignon, France.
Overview of Rhone River valley including ruins of Pont St Bénezet. Avignon, France.Rhone & Bridge of Avignon. Avignon, France.St Bénezet bridge (12thC) with moon above. Avignon, France.Remaining section of St Bénezet bridge (12thC) famous in song "Sur le Pont d'Avignon". Avignon, France.
Surviving spans of St Bénezet bridge with chapel structure. Avignon, France.Chapel structure on St Bénezet bridge. Avignon, France.Fortified gateway entrance to St Bénezet bridge. Avignon, France.St Nicolas chapel on St Bénezet bridge. Avignon, France.
Surviving spans of St Bénezet bridge (12thC) with chapel structure. Avignon, France.Chapel structure on St Bénezet bridge. Avignon, France.Fortified gateway entrance to St Bénezet bridge. Avignon, France.St Nicolas chapel (end 14thC) on St Bénezet bridge. Avignon, France.
St Bénezet bridge pylon cast shadow on Rhone River. Avignon, France.View from St Bénezet bridge to Ramparts & Avignon cathedral beyond. Avignon, France.St Bénezet bridge structure & St Nicolas chapel. Avignon, France.Tourist cruise boat on Rhone River seen from bridge of Avignon. Avignon, France.
St Bénezet bridge pylon cast shadow on Rhone River. Avignon, France.View from St Bénezet bridge to Ramparts & Avignon cathedral beyond. Avignon, France.St Bénezet bridge structure (12thC) & St Nicolas chapel (end 14thC). Avignon, France.Tourist cruise boat on Rhone River seen from bridge of Avignon. Avignon, France.
Rhone River seen from bridge of Avignon. Avignon, France.


Rhone River seen from bridge of Avignon. Avignon, France.



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