Barthelasse Island

The Promenade Antoine Pinay, a former towpath, is very quiet and pleasant, offering a breathtaking and exceptional view of the Pont d’Avignon, the Rocher des Doms and the Palais des Papes; it’s ideal for a jog, a stroll or even a reverie in the grass.

Until the invention of steamships, heavy convoys of goods were hauled up the Rhône by oxen, horses or men.

Take advantage of the lawn to picnic in the shade of the poplars, admiring the magnificent panoramic view of the Pont d’Avignon, the Palais des Papes and the Rocher des Doms on the other side of the Rhône.

Want a little more comfort? Picnic tables can be found a little further along chemin de la Traille, as well as on the greenway section of chemin de la Barthelasse, just before the intersection with chemin de la Traille.

The Maison du Parc on Barthelasse Island has opened its doors!

From this new space on the banks of the Rhône, opposite the Pont Saint Bénezet, set off to discover Barthelasse and Piot islands to fill up on nature experiences!

This new venue, open to all, also hosts a tourist information point: find all the info you need on sport and leisure activities, cultural events, bike rides, walks, guided tours or even local produce tasting spots, to be discovered in the heart of Europe’s largest river island.

Open in June every day from 10:00 am to 6:00 pm.

• I do not pick or glean (unless, for fruit and vegetables, I obtain the consent of local farmers)
• I take all my garbage with me
• My 4-legged companion is welcome, kept on a leash
• I do not disturb the peace and quiet of the area by making noise, shouting or using sound equipment
• I do not park, camp or bivouac outside the designated areas (there are many well-equipped campsites on the island)

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