Fort Saint-Andre, Villeneuve-les-Avignon

Fort Saint-Andre is a National Monument of France.

Description

An exceptional example of architecture at an outstanding site. Built to affirm the hegemony of the Capetian monarchy over its neighbours in Avignon the Fort of Saint-André, which is very well preserved, exemplifies the degree of perfection attained by military architecture of the 14th century. Dominating the Charterhouse of Villeneuve-lez-Avignon it can be considered as an outstanding monument.

Address & Contact

Fort Saint-André 30400 Villeneuve-lez-Avignon

tél. : (33) (0)4 90 25 45 35 fax : (33) (0)4 90 26 09 43 lefort-saint-andre@monuments-nationaux.fr

Prices

Adults: 5€ Concessions: 3,50€

Opening times

April 1 to May 15: from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. and from 2 p.m. to 5.30 p.m. May 16 to September 15: from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. and from 2 p.m. to 6 p.m. September 16 to 30: from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. and from 2 p.m. to 5.30 p.m. October 1 to March 31: from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. and from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. Last admission 30 minutes before closing time.

Other dates closed

January 1, May 1, November 1 and 11, December 25

More Information

• See Villeneuve-les-Avignon for more local information
• See Places to visit near Fort Saint-Andre for other places to visit nearby
• See Fort Saint-Andre on the National Monuments website.

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