Fort Saint-André 
Description
Located in Villeneuve-lès-Avignon, on the opposite bank of the Rhône to the main city the fortress was erected by the King of France at a time where the river represented the border of his country, and he wanted something to project his power over to the rulers on the opposite bank, in particular during the time of the popes. Today the outer fortifications are almost intact, along with the original Saint-André Abbey (only open during the summer) that the fort was in part built to protect. You can ascend up the towers on the wall facing the city for stunning views of Avignon and the river
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Getting There
From the Post Office bus station in the centre of Avignon the number 5 runs to Villeneuve every 15-20 minutes, taking just over 10 minutes to make the journey. Get off at the Tourist Office bus stop and then it's a short, but steep, five minute walk up to the fortress.Latitude: 43.965432; Longitude: 4.800657
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