Citadel bridge, Road bridge in Grenoble, France
Citadel Bridge is a stone structure that crosses the Isère River, connecting Place de Lavalette on the left bank to Place Xavier-Jouvin on the right bank. The construction carries both vehicular and pedestrian traffic and forms a central passage through Grenoble's city center.
The structure was built during the Second Empire period and was originally called Pont Napoleon. Later it was connected to a tramway line that linked Grenoble to La Tronche.
The bridge takes its name from the nearby citadel, whose defensive tower still stands and marks the historical identity of this crossing. This heritage connection shapes how locals think of the area and links the everyday passage to the city's defensive past.
The structure offers direct access between eastern neighborhoods and the center for both vehicles and pedestrians. The best time to cross is outside rush hours to avoid the heaviest traffic flow.
A defensive tower from the former citadel stands near the bridge and is registered as a historical monument. This tower gives the bridge its name and remains a visible trace of the site's military history.
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