Avignon, France

Philippe le Bel Tower

Philippe le Bel Tower, Avignon

A 39-meter royal watchtower built from the 1290s under King Philip the Fair to guard the French end of the Pont Saint-Bénézet. Its terrace offers a sweeping panorama of Avignon, the broken bridge and the Rhône.

What the app adds

Roots Earth has a longer story for Philippe le Bel Tower, with a choice of female or male voice. Download the city audio to listen offline. No account is needed.

Location

Coordinates: 43.95856, 4.79757

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