Bordeaux, France

Pont de Pierre

Pont de Pierre, Bordeaux

Bordeaux's oldest bridge, ordered by Napoleon I and completed in 1822, carries seventeen brick arches across the Garonne, one for each letter of his name according to legend. Trams, cyclists and walkers now cross where carriages once rattled.

What the app adds

Roots Earth has a longer story for Pont de Pierre, with a choice of female or male voice. Download the city audio to listen offline. No account is needed.

Location

Coordinates: 44.83846, -0.56305

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