Pont Julien

The Luberon


Situated 6km north of Bonnieux, near the junction of the D36 and D900, is one of the Luberon’s most impressive Roman landmarks. Dating from around 3 BC, the 85m-long Pont Julien was built to allow the region’s main Roman road, the Via Domitia, to traverse the Calavon River. Amazingly, the bridge’s three graceful tiers were still carrying cars as recently as 2005 – a testament to the ingenuity and skill of its engineers.

Thankfully, it’s now off-limits to all traffic except bikes and sightseers.


Lonely Planet's must-see attractions

Nearby The Luberon attractions

1. Cave de Bonnieux

1.6 MILES

Sample local wines at this superior cellar, 5km from Bonnieux on the D36. Tastings are free.

3. Château de Lacoste

2.71 MILES

This part-ruined, 9th-century château once belonged to the scandalous Marquis de Sade (1740–1814) but was bought in 2001 by the couturier Pierre Cardin…

4. Musée de la Boulangerie

2.76 MILES

A museum all about the history of breadmaking might not sound like a Bonnieux must-see, but it’s actually an intriguing visit. Located in a 17th-century…

5. Fôret des Cèdres

3.52 MILES

In the scrubby hills about 6km south of Bonnieux, a twisty back road slopes up to this wonderful cedar forest, whose spreading boughs provide welcome…

6. Mines de Bruoux

3.73 MILES

In Gargas, 7km east of Roussillon, this former mine has more than 40km of underground galleries where ochre was once extracted. Around 650m are open to…

7. Distillerie Les Agnels

4.07 MILES

This distillery on the edge of Buoux uses locally grown lavender, cypress and rosemary in its products. It also rents out three gorgeous self-contained…

8. Ancienne Cathédrale Ste-Anne

4.62 MILES

The 11th-century Ancienne Cathédrale Ste-Anne houses the relics of St Anne, and 11th- and 12th-century illuminated manuscripts.

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