Avignon Town Walls

The whole of the Old Town of Avignon is surrounded by a complete ring of walls, constructed by Pope Innocent VI between 1355-68. At irregular intervals eight gates and 39 towers were incorporated into the wall, the total length of which is 4.8km/3mi. Some detailed restoration work was carried out in the 19th C.

At little way to the north the town wall is pierced by the Porte du Rocher, a gateway leading to the Pont St-Bénézet.