Le Pontet, Commune in Vaucluse, France
Le Pontet is a French commune of approximately 18,000 inhabitants located in the Vaucluse department in the Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur region, bordering Avignon and forming an integral part of Greater Avignon.
The commune gained its autonomy in 1925 after being a district of Avignon, its name originating from a small wooden bridge built in the early 16th century and later rebuilt in stone in 1557.
The territory houses the Notre-Dame-de-Bon-Secours church built in 1852 with a 1990 organ, the Château de Fargues reflecting medieval activity, and the Roberty estate known for its equestrian activities.
The commune features a dense transport network via Orizo buses connecting to Avignon, direct access to the A7 highway at Avignon Nord exit, and a river port handling over 225,000 tons of goods annually.
Le Pontet hosts one of France's largest hypermarkets and was home to the US Le Pontet rugby club, French champions in 1986 and 1988, demonstrating its exceptional sporting dynamism.
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