Pont de Bonpas

The current Pont de Bonpas stretches 500 meters across the Durance River with twelve reinforced concrete arches connecting Vaucluse to Bouches-du-Rhône.

The initial stone bridge from 1189 was destroyed by floods in 1272, followed by a wooden structure in 1812 and a suspension bridge in 1894.

The Bridge-Building Brotherhood, a religious organization, managed the crossing infrastructure since 1166 and received official rights from Count Alphonse of Poitiers in 1270.

The bridge provides direct access between the northern and southern regions of Provence, serving as a critical transportation link across the Durance River.

Before the first permanent structure, a reaction ferry system operated at this location, transporting people and goods across the river since the 12th century.

Location: Avignon

Made from material: reinforced concrete

GPS coordinates: 43.88806,4.91639

Latest update: June 23, 2025 09:50