Pont Saint-Bénézet (Pont d'Avignon)

The Pont Saint-Bénézet, commonly called the Pont d'Avignon, is a medieval bridge that once spanned the Rhône River at Avignon. The bridge is historically significant as part of Avignon's medieval townscape and is visually associated with nearby landmarks such as the Palais des Papes. Contemporary descriptions and mid-20th century film footage indicate the bridge survives only in part—only four arches remain—making it a ruined medieval structure and a recognizable tourist sight. The research notes and sources provided are documentary and travelogue in nature; they frame the bridge in architectural and cultural terms and situate it within the visual panorama of Avignon's rooftops and the papal palace. These sources do not describe hauntings, apparitions, or other paranormal occurrences, nor do they associate any named supernatural entities with the site. Where access and preservation details are concerned, the supplied materials imply the bridge is an observable landmark but do not specify visitor access rules or conservation status.