Saint-Bénézet chapel, Romanesque chapel on Pont Saint-Bénézet in Avignon, France.
The Saint-Bénézet chapel stands on the third pillar of the remaining arches, featuring two distinct levels connected by internal stone stairs.
Built between 1177 and 1185, the chapel preserved the remains of shepherd Bénézet until floods damaged the bridge structure in the 17th century.
The chapel represents medieval religious architecture with its Romanesque design, stone vaulting, and position above the Rhône River crossing point.
Visitors can access the chapel daily from 9 AM through designated pathways, with audio guides available in eight languages at the entrance.
The chapel remains intact on one of only four surviving arches of the original 22-arch bridge that connected Avignon to the Kingdom of France.
Location: Avignon
Architectural style: Romanesque architecture
Part of: pont Saint-Bénézet
Address: 29, quai de la Ligne
GPS coordinates: 43.95370,4.80503
Latest update: June 23, 2025 09:50
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