Angers Bridge, Suspension bridge over Maine River, Angers, France
The bridge connects the Doutre district with Angers Castle, spanning 124 meters across the Maine River with a central span of 54 meters.
The original bridge collapsed in 1850 when 223 soldiers and two civilians died as troops marched across during a severe storm.
The bridge serves as a memorial site with a commemorative plaque honoring the victims of the 1850 catastrophe that changed bridge engineering standards.
The current structure, constructed from reinforced concrete in 1960, accommodates both vehicle traffic and pedestrians with its 7.2-meter width.
The bridge failure led to extensive studies on suspension bridge resonance and military marching formations across bridges worldwide.
Location: Angers
Official opening: 1839
Height: 5.47 m
Length: 124 m
Longest Span: 54 m
Width: 7.2 m
Made from material: reinforced concrete
GPS coordinates: 47.47056,-0.56389
Latest update: June 23, 2025 09:38
Angers has the quiet charm of cities where old stones converse with light. Royal city, capital of Anjou, it combines the medieval strictness of its castle with the Gothic grace of its cathedral and the plant-like softness of its gardens. Along the banks of the Maine, bridges, towers, and rooftops create a perfect setting for photographers. The tapestries of the Apocalypse, timber houses, flowering paths of the Jardin du Mail, or reflections of the Lake of Maine all tell the same story: a city where history is both admired and lived. Behind the blond stone facades, Angers hides an artist’s soul, with bright museums, medieval alleys, and lively markets. An elegant and accessible destination, appealing to both architecture enthusiasts and those seeking peaceful landscapes.
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Montée Saint-Maurice
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