Sing
nursery rhyme
Sur le pont d'Avignon (On the Bridge of Avignon)
Best Age
Best Age
wk 12–104
Category
Sing
Audio Track & Sing-Along Available in BabyNook
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About this song
An iconic French song about dancing on the famous bridge in Avignon, known throughout France. Its invitation to mimic different dancers makes it a fun movement-and-imitation game.
How to do it (Step by step)
- Dance in a little circle together.
- Act out 'comme ça' bows and gestures.
- Invite your toddler to invent a new dance move.
Lyrics & Rhyme
Sur le pont d'Avignon,
L'on y danse, l'on y danse,
Sur le pont d'Avignon,
L'on y danse tous en rond.
Les beaux messieurs font comme ça,
Et puis encore comme ça.