A bit of history...
Formerly, in Roman Empire a bridge was built a little further downstream from the one existing today, but it was taken away by a flood in 1620.
It was then decided to build a wooden bridge, but a new flood inflicted big damage on the bridge on August 24, 1622, and took away an arch: this made the structure completely unusable.
So, a cable ferry on the Ouvèze and another on the Sorgue to connect the two banks were installed.
Insufficient for the inhabitants, the construction of a stone bridge was undertaken by two masons from Avignon: A. Jaccoto and Louis Rochas in 1640. The work was completed in 1647.
Centuries later, a stone cross was added to the bridge in 1713 as a result of a religious mission.
Nowadays...
An emblematic monument of the city of Bédarrides, the place was built a few years ago with picnic tables, and a beautiful direct view of the bridge.
The Confluence Garden was also created, with chairs and benches to be able to fully enjoy a moment by the river with a beautiful view of the confluence of the rivers.
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