To enjoy a peaceful spot, the island of Barthelasse is a veritable green haven just a stone's throw from the historic center! With its approximately 700 hectares of farmland, it's the countryside in the city. In addition, the largest river island in Europe also offers recreational activities and provides refuge for many species. Here's a quick tour of this jewel of Avignon.
Varied activities
Visitors can enjoy a variety of activities, going bike ride along the marked trails, to picnics in the green areas, including the practice of kayaking on the RhôneYou can also find a skatepark, stadiums and playgrounds, an Olympic swimming pool, a leisure center, restaurants, campsites, etc.
A very nice place, pleasant walk along the Rhône and very pretty viewpoint, easy to access on foot or with the shuttle boat
Our favorite ♥
We advise you a short stroll along the towpath, peaceful and charming. Take the time to sit on its benches and admire this magnificent view, facing the Rhône, on the Avignon bridge, the Rocher des Doms and the Palais des Papes.
Getting to the island
The ferry makes the connection between the Quai de la Ligne, at the foot of the Rocher des Doms, and the island of Barthelasse. This Free Shuttle thus offers you privileged access to explore it on foot or by bike.
A preserved island
Located between the two cities of Avignon and Villeneuve-lez-Avignon, the island of Barthelasse is nevertheless cut off from the hustle and bustle of the city.
Come and enjoy the natural wealth of the island, with its banks classified as a Natural Zone of Ecological, Faunistic and Floristic Interest.
They shelter a varied flora composed of forests of white poplars, elms, maples and aquatic plants. many species of birds also find refuge there, such as sparrowhawks, cormorants or herons, as well as significant populations of beavers and other mammals like foxes and wild boars.
The countryside in the city
Farms and producers
Because of its flood risk, this island was preserved from urbanization and keeps a character mainly agricultural. It is the time to discover some producers!
Discovering Barthelasse
To make the most of the island, we recommend a walk of about 3 hours, which will allow you to dive into its ecosystem and to observe the diversity of landscapes and species which will be offered to you.
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