at , Villeneuve-lès-Avignon , 30400
Villeneuve-lès-Avignon is a commune in the Gard department in southern France. It can also be spelled Villeneuve-lez-Avignon.HistoryThe city was founded by Philippe le Bel and boasts a castle he built, Fort Saint-André.GeographyIt is located by the Rhône River, opposite Avignon.Sights Fort Saint-André Tour Philippe Le Bel Chartreuse Notre-Dame-du-val-de-BénédictionInternational relationsTwin towns – Sister citiesVilleneuve-lès-Avignon is twinned with: Rheinbach, Germany Gytheio, Greece San Miniato, Italy