
Le Pontet is a large industrial neighbourhood in Avignon. As you enter the
village, disused factories bear witness to its prosperity in the past. In
the XIXe century a large source of clay meant that refractory industries
developed in the commune. Today Le Pontet hosts a range of manufacturing
industries such as paper making, fertilizers or food preserving and canning.
In
the historic center at the old town hall place the Notre Dame du Pont
chapel was built in 1312. There are a number of neighbourhoods, primarily
built in the nineteen sixties.
For those who like musical instruments
the Museum of flutes from around the world in the chateau Croix Chabrières
makes an interesting visit.
This largely modern town has few historic
monuments, except the cultural center which can be found in the château
de Fargues (XIV°). There you can find a library, exhibition spaces and
theater space. There are two distinct parts to the château the oldest
dates back to the XIV° century and the more recent from the XIX° century.
You are sure to appreciate the internal courtyard which links the two
parts. |