pont Saint-Bénézet
pont d'Avignon · 아비뇽
bridge in Avignon, France
Contents
8 sections · tap a section for its opening lines1Pont Saint-Bénézet2:02
Welcome to one of the most poignant symbols of medieval engineering and historical fragmentation in all of Europe. Standing here at the gateway to the Pont Saint-Bénézet, you are looking at what remains of a grand vision that…
Listen in the app2The Legend of the Shepherd Bénézet2:12
Every great monument has a founding myth, and the Pont Saint-Bénézet is no exception. According to local lore, the bridge owes its existence to a young shepherd boy named Bénézet who, in 1177, claimed to have received a divine…
Listen in the app3The Chapel of Saint Nicholas2:04
As you move further onto the bridge, your attention is inevitably drawn to the small, two-story structure perched atop one of the piers. This is the Chapel of Saint Nicholas, a fascinating architectural layer-cake that reveals…
Listen in the app4A Battleground of Stone and Water2:07
The history of the Pont Saint-Bénézet is not just one of construction, but of a constant, losing battle against the elements. The Rhône is a notoriously difficult river to bridge, and this particular span was plagued by disasters…
Listen in the app5The Science of Reconstruction2:08
While we see only four arches today, modern technology has allowed us to witness the bridge in its entirety for the first time in centuries. Between 2010 and 2014, a multidisciplinary team of researchers from the CNRS and various…
Listen in the app6The Bridge as a Political Boundary1:57
To understand the importance of this bridge, one must understand the political landscape of medieval France. For centuries, the Rhône River served as a formidable border. …
Listen in the app7Sur la Pont d’Avignon — The Song and the Dance1:54
It is impossible to discuss this bridge without mentioning the world-famous nursery rhyme, 'Sur le Pont d'Avignon.' The song has played a massive role in making this site a global landmark, yet there is a curious historical…
Listen in the app8Closing1:39
As we conclude our tour of the Pont Saint-Bénézet, I invite you to take one last look at the silhouette of the four remaining arches as they stretch out into the Rhône. There is a profound beauty in this incompletion. …
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What is pont Saint-Bénézet?
pont Saint-Bénézet is a place in 아비뇽 with 8 story sections on Tellby. You can read the opening of each section on this page; the sound plays in the app.
| Location | 아비뇽 |
|---|---|
| Type | Heritage |
| Story sections | 8 |
| Total length | 16 min 03 s in all |
| Text language | English |
| Coordinates | 43.9539, 4.8050 |
| Last updated |
