Fortress of Saint André, Villeneuve lez Avignon
On Mont Andaon, Fort Saint André was commissioned by Philippe IV le Bel and built under Jean II le Bon in the 14th century. This immense 750-meter-long fortification, built to protect the Abbey of Saint André and the town, enabled the King of France to assert his power in the region.
Contact
57, Rue Montée du Fort
30400
Villeneuve lez Avignon
+33 490 25 45 35
lefort-saint-andre@monuments-nationaux.fr
www.fort-saint-andre.fr
From Avignon, on the other side of the Rhône and from even farther away, you can clearly see the fort standing proudly. But it is only once you are there that you can fully appreciate the strategic position of this fort dominating the Rhône valley. From the top of its parapet walk, you can observe the Popes 's Palace across the way, the Philippe IV le Bel tower, the saint André abbey encompassed within the fort's defensive walls, the chartreuse's monastery in the village below and the entire surroundings countryside.
You can walk among the vestiges of the old medieval village and the chapel, visit the fort's buildings and rooms that have remained intact and learn about the aspects of military life from the Middle Ages up to the french revolution.
Visit of the Fortress of Saint André, Villeneuve Lez Avignon
Accès Bus
From Avignon Centre station, Fort Saint-André is accessible by bus on line 5.
From June 20 to September 1, from 10:00 am, free shuttle service from the Piot relay parking lot to the historic center of Villeneuve Lez Avignon and tourist sites (St André Fort stop). For timetables, click on the following link https://www.orizo.fr/se-deplacer/horaires/depliants-horaires-ete-2024
Accès Vélo
Accueil Vélo brand
Accès voiture
From Nîmes: A 9, exit n° 23, N 100 towards Villeneuve-Lez-Avignon - From Avignon: A 7, exit n° 23, exit n° 24, N 100 towards Villeneuve-Lez-Avignon
From Aix-en-Provence: A 7, exit n° 23, exit n° 24, N 7 towards Avignon then towards Villeneuve-Lez-Avignon
Animaux acceptés
Dogs on leash accepted
Animaux de soutien acceptés
Facebook
https://fr-fr.facebook.com/FortSaintAndre/
Handicap auditif
A film presenting the monument with French subtitles is available on a tablet at reception
Handicap mental
Booklet in FALC language (easy to read and understand) on request
Handicap visuel
Documentation available in Braille, raised plan, tactile model or audiodescription device at reception on request
Horaires d'ouverture
From October 1st to May 31st
10 am - 1 pm and 2 pm - 5 pm (Last access to the monument, one hour before closing time)
June 1st to September 30th
10 am - 1 pm and 2 pm - 6 pm (Last access to the monument, one hour before closing time)
Closed on January 1, January 10 morning opening at 2pm, May 1, November 1, 11 and December 25.
Thematic of the place
Museums & Monuments