Pont suspendu de Tonnay-Charente
Pont suspendu de Tonnay-Charente, Suspension bridge in Tonnay-Charente, France
The 623-meter-long suspension bridge spans across the Charente River, featuring a central span of 204 meters supported by three pillars with ogival arches.
Built in 1842, the bridge replaced a medieval crossing from 1242 and underwent major reconstruction in 1884 when Ferdinand Arnodin reinforced its structure with metal frames.
The bridge stands as a testament to the region's maritime trade history, where ships loaded with cognac and wine barrels regularly passed underneath.
Since 1964, the suspension bridge remains accessible exclusively to pedestrians and cyclists, offering passage between Tonnay-Charente and Saint-Hippolyte.
The bridge structure rises 22 meters above the Charente River, incorporating 51 gothic-style arches along its access viaduct.
Location: Tonnay-Charente
Inception: 1842
Architects: Ferdinand Arnodin
GPS coordinates: 45.94020,-0.88600
Latest update: June 23, 2025 09:43
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