Pont suspendu d'Ancenis

The Pont suspendu d'Ancenis is a suspension bridge crossing the Loire River with a main span of 238 meters. The structure is supported by reinforced concrete towers and steel cables that carry the roadway for heavy traffic between the two banks.

An earlier bridge at this location was built in 1839 and destroyed during World War II. The current structure was completed in 1953 and has since provided a durable link between the two riverbanks.

The bridge connects the regions of Brittany and Anjou, with decorative coats of arms representing both territories displayed on its supporting structures.

Visitors can walk or drive across the bridge, which is used daily by vehicles traveling on the National Route 763. The best time to visit is during off-peak hours when traffic is lighter and the view of the Loire and surrounding landscape is less obstructed.

The bridge's engineering design allows for cable tension adjustments without requiring extensive maintenance work, following innovations by Ferdinand Arnodin.

Location: Ancenis-Saint-Géréon

Inception: January 18, 1953

Length: 412 m

Longest Span: 238 m

Made from material: reinforced concrete, steel

GPS coordinates: 47.36240,-1.17666

Latest update: December 9, 2025 18:46