"Sur le pont d’Avignon" is a French song about the Pont d'Avignon that dates back to the 15th century. This song is a popular preset on Yamaha Keyboards. The bridge is officially Pont St. Bénézet but it is better known as the Pont d’Avignon on which one dances, as the song says. Visitors to the Ile de Barthelasse, a popular spot for fairs and outings. The Pont d’Avignon straddled the island, and when the rain came sheltered the revelers.