Pont des Arméniers

Pont des Arméniers is a suspension bridge crossing a branch of the Rhone River in Sorgues with a main span of 157 meters. The pedestrian walkway measures 2.30 meters wide and connects the town to Oiselay Island.

Construction began in 1925 under engineer Backes from Lyon, replacing the cable-guided ferry boats that previously crossed the river. This modern crossing transformed how people and goods moved across the Rhone.

The name draws from Provençal language, connecting people to traditions of communities along the Rhone valley. This reflects how local speech patterns shaped the identity of river settlements.

The bridge has been closed to traffic since 1975, though renovation plans aim to reopen it for pedestrian access. Check current conditions before visiting, as construction work may affect access.

Oiselay Island, which the bridge connects to, was historically devoted to grain and sugar beet farming that shaped regional agriculture. The crossing made it possible to move harvests and supplies between the island's fields and the mainland efficiently.