Visit of the Fortress of Saint André
Musuems and monumentsJust a few kilometers from Avignon, opposite the Palais des Papes, this masterpiece of military architecture offers a breathtaking view of Mont Ventoux, the Alpilles and the Luberon !
€6.00
Free with the Pass!
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
1/ Services and visiting conditions: Dogs on leash allowed - Number of steps: 200 - Good shoes required - An introductory room with a video and panels in French is available at the start of the tour
2/Access: By car: From Nîmes: A 9, exit 23, 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. By train: From Avignon Centre station, Fort Saint-André is accessible by bus (line 5).
3/Visit tools :Young visitors' booklet available in French and tour application on Google Play and Apple Store available in French and English
Horaires d'ouverture
From June 1st to September 30th
10 am - 1 pm and 2 pm - 6 pm
October 1st to May 31st
10am - 1pm and 2pm - 5pm
Please note: last access to the monument is one hour before closing time.
Closed on January 1, May 1, November 1 and 11 and December 25
Only a few kilometres from Avignon, this masterpiece of military architecture offers a breathtaking view of the Mont Ventoux, the Alpilles and the Luberon !
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.