The \u00cele de la Barthelasse, located between two arms of the Rh\u00f4ne, just opposite Avignon, is one of Europe’s largest river islands.\nThis haven of peace, a veritable oasis of greenery at the gateway to the historic city, offers a striking contrast to the bustle of Avignon, inviting you to relax and discover nature. <\/p>\n\n
Barthelasse Island is a paradise for nature lovers.\nWith its vast expanses of fields, lush orchards and wooded areas, the island is a rich and diverse ecosystem.\nThe marked paths that criss-cross the island invite you to stroll or cycle, offering breathtaking views of the Palais des Papes and the Pont Saint-B\u00e9n\u00e9zet, better known as the Pont d’Avignon. <\/p>\n\n
\u00cele de la Barthelasse is the ideal location for a multitude of outdoor activities.\nCycling enthusiasts will particularly appreciate the cycle paths that criss-cross the island, offering a beautiful escape along the Rh\u00f4ne.\nFamilies enjoy the picnic areas and children’s playgrounds, while sports enthusiasts can enjoy kayaking, stand-up paddling or fishing in the calm waters of the river. <\/p>\n\n
The island is also renowned for its agriculture.\nThe fertile soils of La Barthelasse are ideal for growing high-quality fruit and vegetables, notably asparagus and strawberries, which are the pride of local producers.\nFarmers’ markets and direct farm sales offer the opportunity to discover and savour local produce, testifying to the region’s rich agricultural heritage. <\/p>\n\n
The Barthelasse river plays a crucial role in preserving biodiversity.\nIts wetlands and riparian forests are ideal habitats for numerous species of birds, fish and mammals.\nThis makes the island a prime observation site for birdwatchers and wildlife enthusiasts, who can observe herons, European beavers and a wide variety of aquatic species. <\/p>\n\n
\u00cele de la Barthelasse is easily accessible from Avignon on foot, by bike or by car, thanks to the Pont Daladier or the Pont de l’Europe.\nFor a more picturesque experience, river shuttles also link the island to Avignon city center, offering a pleasant crossing of the Rh\u00f4ne with a unique perspective on the city’s ramparts. <\/p>\n\n
The \u00cele de la Barthelasse, located between two arms of the Rh\u00f4ne, just opposite Avignon, is one of Europe’s largest river islands. This haven of peace, a veritable oasis of greenery at the gateway to the historic city, offers a striking contrast to the bustle of Avignon, inviting you to relax and discover nature. A […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":987514742,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_et_pb_use_builder":"","_et_pb_old_content":"","_et_gb_content_width":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[158],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-987515040","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-discoveries"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/leshautsdavignon.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/987515040","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/leshautsdavignon.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/leshautsdavignon.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/leshautsdavignon.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/leshautsdavignon.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=987515040"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/leshautsdavignon.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/987515040\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":987515041,"href":"https:\/\/leshautsdavignon.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/987515040\/revisions\/987515041"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/leshautsdavignon.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/987514742"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/leshautsdavignon.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=987515040"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/leshautsdavignon.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=987515040"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/leshautsdavignon.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=987515040"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}