A short, easy walk that allows you to discover the rich heritage of Villeneuve lez Avignon
Route details
Description
From the Philippe le Bel Tower, take Rue Montée de la Tour, which passes in front of the Hôtel des Monnaies, one of the remains of Pope Clement VI's palace. The street descends towards Place de l'Oratoire.
Continue along Rue de l'Hôpital to the Collegiate Church of Notre-Dame, the parish church of Villeneuve.
Turn left in front of the entrance to the Collegiate Church, go around it to cross the cloister and join Rue de la République, near the Pierre-de-Luxembourg Museum.
Go up the street to the Chapel of the Grey Penitents, at No. 51, in the courtyard of the former Thurroye Palace.
Opposite stands the monumental entrance to the Chartreuse.
Go to the entrance to the Chartreuse and turn left onto Rue de l'Amelier, turn right onto Impasse de la Bugade and climb Mont Andaon via Chemin des Chartreux, then left via Chemin du Bourg St-André, to the Twin Towers of Fort St-André.
Reach the village centre via rue Montée du Fort, following the signs for "Tourist Office" then, at number 12, at the foot of the statue of Saint Anthony depicted with his pig, turn left and take * rue du Grand Bourguet.*, cross the Bourguet district to rue Marcel Fabrigoule and reach place Charles David and the plain of the Abbey.
Approximately 1 hour
Parking at the foot of the Philippe le Bel Tower
Access to all public
Steep climb to access Fort St-André
Continue along Rue de l'Hôpital to the Collegiate Church of Notre-Dame, the parish church of Villeneuve.
Turn left in front of the entrance to the Collegiate Church, go around it to cross the cloister and join Rue de la République, near the Pierre-de-Luxembourg Museum.
Go up the street to the Chapel of the Grey Penitents, at No. 51, in the courtyard of the former Thurroye Palace.
Opposite stands the monumental entrance to the Chartreuse.
Go to the entrance to the Chartreuse and turn left onto Rue de l'Amelier, turn right onto Impasse de la Bugade and climb Mont Andaon via Chemin des Chartreux, then left via Chemin du Bourg St-André, to the Twin Towers of Fort St-André.
Reach the village centre via rue Montée du Fort, following the signs for "Tourist Office" then, at number 12, at the foot of the statue of Saint Anthony depicted with his pig, turn left and take * rue du Grand Bourguet.*, cross the Bourguet district to rue Marcel Fabrigoule and reach place Charles David and the plain of the Abbey.
Approximately 1 hour
Parking at the foot of the Philippe le Bel Tower
Access to all public
Steep climb to access Fort St-André