Fort Saint-André, Medieval fortress on Mount Andaon, Villeneuve-lès-Avignon, France.
The fortified complex extends 750 meters in length with curtain walls, towers, crenellations, machicolations, and two fortified gates controlling access to the site.
King Philippe le Bel initiated the construction in 1292 to establish French royal authority and protect trade routes against the papal territory of Avignon.
The fortress contains multiple architectural elements including a garrison, prison, gatehouse, and chapel, representing medieval military engineering and defensive techniques.
Located at 59 rue Montée du Fort, the fortress charges an entrance fee of 7 euros with free admission for European Union residents under 26.
The fortress position at 50 meters above the Rhône River allows visitors to see the Papal Palace, ancient Avignon bridge, and Philippe Le Bel Tower.
Location: Villeneuve-lès-Avignon
Website: http://fort-saint-andre.fr
GPS coordinates: 43.96657,4.80144
Latest update: June 23, 2025 09:43
Avignon in southeastern France contains many historical subjects for photographers. The Papal Palace displays medieval architecture, the Saint-Bénézet bridge spans the Rhône river. The Rocher des Doms provides views of the city skyline. Place du Palais features historical buildings, while Rue des Teinturiers contains water wheels from past centuries.
This tour covers historical churches, monasteries and gardens in Avignon. The route includes the Romanesque Saint-Ruf Chapel, Rocher des Doms overlooking the Rhône, the baroque Mint building, and Petit Palais Museum with its Italian Renaissance paintings collection. Visitors also discover Rue des Teinturiers with its water wheels and Collection Lambert for contemporary art.
Pont Saint-Bénézet
1.4 km
Charterhouse Notre-Dame du Val de Bénédiction
321 m
Abbaye Saint-André de Villeneuve-lès-Avignon
233 m
Tower of Philip the Fair
941 m
Collégiale Notre-Dame
447 m
Pierre de Luxembourg museum
486 m
Chapelle Saint-Nicolas du pont Saint-Bénézet
1.4 km
Chapelle des pénitents gris
484 m
Livrée de la Thurroye
437 m
Calvet mansion
438 m
Livrée Rossi de Giffone
375 m
Roux
438 m
Tomb of Innocent VI
300 m
Pierre de Luxembourg mansion
492 m
Maison à arcades, 3 rue de l'hôpital, Villeneuve-lès-Avignon
576 m
Chapelle Sainte-Casarie
128 m
Maison à arcades, 5 rue de l'hôpital, Villeneuve-lès-Avignon
576 m
Maison à arcades, 9 rue de l'hôpital, Villeneuve-lès-Avignon
576 m
Maison à arcades, 15 rue de l'hôpital, Villeneuve-lès-Avignon
576 m
Houses with arcades in Hospital street
557 m
Maison à arcades, place de l'Église, rue de l'Hôpital
537 m
Maison, Rue des Peintres, Rue La-Tour
871 m
Porte de la rue principale
1.4 km
Maison à arcades, 7 rue de l'hôpital, Villeneuve-lès-Avignon
576 m
Chapelle de l'Hospice
569 m
Maison à arcades, 13 rue de l'hôpital, Villeneuve-lès-Avignon
576 m
Livrée cardinalice de Canilhac mansion
616 m
École Montolivet
684 mReviews
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