Pont Saint-Bénezet (Le Pont d'Avignon): Self-Guided Audio Tours

Fort Saint-André has been listed as a historic monument since 1903, and you can't miss it. Literally! This majestic medieval fort looms large over the Rhône from atop the rocky outcrop of Mount Andaon. Commissioned by the French King Philippe le Bel to display his power, Fort Saint-André is an exceptional testimony to both his deep pockets and the military architecture of the 14th century. Once a symbol of royal power, the fort had a permanent garrison, a court of justice and a prison. You can still see the graffiti from the prisoners who were locked up here in the 18th and 19th centuries! Explore the fully intact rooms and buildings, step into the chapel, and take the parapet walk for mind-blowing views of the Pope's Palace, the bridge of Avignon, the Philippe Le Bel Tower, Mont Ventoux, the Alpilles, the Luberon, and more.

Visit the Brotte Wine Museum, located in Châteauneuf-du-Pape, and discover the history of the Rhône Valley's appellations and the Châteauneuf-du-Pape cru. Walk through interactive exhibits showcasing the art of viticulture and enjoy a relaxed setting for tasting some of the best wines, including vintages from various Domaines and Châteaux.

At Les Carrières des Lumières, you become part of some of the world's greatest artistic masterpieces. Immerse yourself in a 7000 m² cave and see both classic and modern works projected onto the walls, floor, and ceiling. Hundereds of tiny lights create crisp and colorful high-definition images that ebb and flow with the music. Surrounded by light and sound, you'll feel transported into the art itself, a truly magical experience.

This self-guided audio walk introduces first-time visitors to Avignon’s medieval heart, papal heritage, and lively public squares. It will especially appeal to travelers who enjoy history, architecture, and seeing how famous landmarks connect within the old city. Your route begins at Porte de l'Oulle, one of the gateways near the Rhône. From there, you head to the Bridge of Avignon, where the surviving arches and riverside setting bring the city’s most famous legend into view. The walk then turns inward to Place de l'Horloge, Avignon’s main square, lined with cafés and framed by the town hall and opera house. Next, you continue to Place du Palais, the broad stone square before the city’s great monuments. The final stretch explores Avignon at its grandest: the immense Palais des Papes, built when popes ruled here in the 14th century; Notre Dame des Doms, crowned by its gleaming golden Virgin; and the Musée du Petit Palais, housed in a former bishop’s residence with early Renaissance treasures. The tour ends in central Avignon, leaving you with lasting images of sunlit limestone façades, echoing cobbles, the Rhône beside the old bridge, and the striking silhouette of the papal palace above the city.