A majestic river in south-western France, the Garonne has played a major role in the historyandeconomicdevelopmentoftheNouvelle-Aquitaineregion.

To link its banks,eight emblematic bridges have been built in Bordeaux.

With increasing traffic, changing modes of transport and the need to connect neighborhoods,the construction of bridges in Bordeaux has become a major issue in the city's development.These architectural structures have made it easier to cross the Garonne and have also provided a strong link between the districts on the right and left banks.

The Pont de Pierre

Built in the early 19th century on the orders of Napoléon Bonaparte, the Pont de Pierre (alsoknown as the Pont Napoléon) was the first bridge to be built to create a link between thebanksoftheGaronne,thusunifyingthecity.

It is located between Place Bir-Hakeim and Stalingrad, linking the districts of Bordeaux-center and Bastide. With its 17 arches and sturdy construction, for many years it was theonlywaytolinkthetwobankswithoutusingaboat.

Today, the stone bridge carries the A line of the tramway, testifying to its importance in theurbanmobilityoftheBordeauxmetropolis.

This architectural masterpiece is currently being renovated, with the aim of reinforcing some of its more fragile stones and making it more watertight.

The Simone Veil Bridge

The Simone Veil Bridge, which is still under construction and due to open in 2024, is one of Bordeaux's most eagerly awaited projects.

With its industrial design and steel construction, this bridge stands out for its aesthetics andfunctionality. It is designed to be used by pedestrians and cyclists to cross the Garonne incompletesafety.It has also been designed to be a public space on the water.

The Simone Veil Bridge will provide a link between the residential and commercial districts of the North of Bordeaux and La Bastide area, a fast-growing area. These neighborhoods share many complementary features and will benefit greatly from this connection.

The Eiffel Foot bridge

A tribute to 19th-century French engineering, this bridge with its industrial charm and steelstructure was designed by the workshops of Gustave Eiffel. Inaugurated in 1860, the Eiffel Bridge was originally designed as a railway bridge. As the city's transport needs evolved to establish links between the different districts of the city, it was transformed into a pedestrian and cycle bridge.This has provided the people of Bordeaux with a peaceful way of crossing the Garonne and helps to connect the city's various thorough fares.

Situated between the Pont de Pierre and the Pont Saint-Jean, this footbridge is strategically located, offering uninterrupted views over the Garonne and the historic centre of Bordeaux.With a length of 483 metres, its wrought-iron motifs, period lampposts and architectural details make it a great place for visitors and residents to stroll.

In Bordeaux,bridges are much more than just links between two riverbanks ; they are works of art and symbols that have helped to establish links and optimise traffic flow between the city's different districts.

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