Fort Saint-André – Pont d'Avignon loop from Avignon-Centre

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Provence-Alpes-Côte D'Azur

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Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur

Fort Saint-André – Pont d'Avignon loop from Avignon-Centre

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Fort Saint-André – Pont d'Avignon loop from Avignon-Centre

03:12

12.0km

130m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily walkable paths. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: October 8, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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4.12 km

Beautiful view of Fort Saint-André from Mourgues Hill Park

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5.05 km

Fort Saint-André

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When it came to power, French kings Philip the Handsome and John the Good were determined to assert their position against the Avignon popes! The royal symbol of power was …

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10.1 km

Pont d'Avignon

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It is definitely worth visiting the bridge. Entrance fee is 5 euros, audio guide is free.

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10.5 km

Avignon Old Town

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Avignon's old town boasts beautiful medieval streets, small squares with cafes, and magnificent Renaissance townhouses. The 4.3 km long city walls completely encircle the historic center.

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10.9 km

Clock Square

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Main town square with its historic clock: it was always central in this town of ceremonies. Note the classic town hall dominating the west side.

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11.0 km

Avignon Old Town and City Walls

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Beautiful view of the city walls and old town of Avignon.
More information: de.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Avignon

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11.2 km

Rue des Fourbisseurs

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Nice car-free business district with quirky shops.

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11.4 km

Avignon's Old Town

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The city's artistic and cultural reputation extends beyond France thanks to the Avignon Festival. In 2000, Avignon was also the European Capital of Culture.

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12.0 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

5.31 km

4.45 km

1.20 km

736 m

330 m

Surfaces

6.31 km

4.39 km

722 m

503 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Weather

Sunday 8 November

19°C

13°C

72 %

Additional weather tips

There’s a fairly high chance of rain. Consider packing a waterproof jacket.

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Comments

May 27, 2025,Avignon - Zwischen Papstpalast und Festung – Panoramatour über die Rhone

As you cross the mighty Rhône River and pass Avignon's famous bridge – the Pont Saint-Bénézet – an impressive structure rises on a hill opposite the city: Fort Saint-André. High above the ancient rooftops of Avignon, this medieval fortress watches over the landscape and silently speaks of a time when power, religion, and politics were closely intertwined.

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May 28, 2025,Sur le Pont d´ Avignon - große Runde in und um Avignon (Provence)

We are standing on the Rhône Island in Avignon.

It's very hot (up to 32 degrees Celsius).

The city is known as the City of the Popes and its famous bridge over the Rhône is famous for the folk song "Sur le Pont d'Avignon."

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