The Majestic Roman Bridge: A Marvel of Ancient Engineering

Getting There

• Walking

  Start at the Avignon Central Train Station (Gare d'Avignon Centre). Exit the station and head east on Rue de la République towards Place de l'Horloge. Continue straight until you reach the Place de l'Horloge, a central square with cafes and shops. From here, walk northeast on Rue de la République until you reach the Palais des Papes (Palace of the Popes). After visiting, continue on Rue de la République until you reach the Rhône River. Once at the river, walk north along the riverbank. You will see the iconic Saint-Bénézet Bridge (Pont Saint-Bénézet) on your left. Continue walking along the river until you reach the Roman Bridge, which is located in Vaison-la-Romaine, approximately 40 km away. Note that this last part requires public transport, so you will need to take a bus or train from Avignon to Vaison-la-Romaine.

• Public Transport

  From the Avignon Central Train Station, purchase a ticket to Vaison-la-Romaine. You can take a direct train from Avignon to Vaison-la-Romaine, which takes about 30 minutes. Once you arrive at Vaison-la-Romaine train station, exit the station and walk northwest on Avenue de la Gare. Follow this road for about 15 minutes until you reach the Pont romain, the Roman Bridge. This bridge is a short walk from the town center, and you can ask locals for directions if needed.