Saint-Étienne bridge, Medieval stone bridge in Limoges, France.
The Saint-Étienne Bridge stretches 120 meters across the Vienne River, featuring stone construction and multiple arches connecting Lower Limoges districts.
Built in 1203, the bridge stands on Roman foundations and replaced an earlier ford, marking centuries of continuous passage across the Vienne River.
The structure extends the ancient Roman decumanus maximus and appears in notable enamel artwork by master craftsman André Bureau depicting the Abbessaille district.
Visitors can explore the bridge through self-guided tours or scheduled guided visits, with the structure remaining accessible for both pedestrians and vehicles.
The bridge's foundations incorporate original Roman-era bases while maintaining medieval architectural elements, representing different construction periods in one structure.
Location: Limoges
Length: 120 m
Made from material: stone
GPS coordinates: 45.82900,1.27073
Latest update: May 31, 2025 22:03
Limoges, a city in central France, shows traces of its long history through streets, bridges and buildings. The Saint-Étienne Cathedral rises above the old town with its colored glass windows, while the Bénédictins railway station welcomes travelers with its decorated facade and large hall. The Vienne River flows through the city, crossed by old stone bridges like Pont Saint-Étienne, which offers views of the riverbanks. Rue de la Boucherie preserves the legacy of the medieval butchers' guild with its half-timbered houses and narrow lanes. Museums display porcelain and medieval enamels, including the Musée National Adrien Dubouché and the Musée de l'Évêché. Parks like Jardin de l'Évêché or Parc Victor Thuillat provide places to walk. The Halles Centrales bring life to the city center with its market, while squares and fountains like Fontaine des Barres serve as meeting points in daily life.
Gare de Limoges-Bénédictins
830 m
Limoges Cathedral
315 m
Hôtel de ville de Limoges
844 m
Jardin botanique de l'Evêché
338 m
Pavillon du Verdurier de Limoges
775 m
Musée de l'Évêché de Limoges
360 m
Church of St. Pierre du Queyroix
765 m
Siège du cercle de l'Union et Turgot de Limoges
582 m
Four à porcelaine des Casseaux
382 m
Bords de Vienne
837 m
Museum of Resistance in Limoges
397 m
Abbaye Sainte-Marie de la Règle
291 m
Parc d'Auzette
641 m
Abbey Saint-Augustin-lès-Limoges
513 m
Pont Neuf
279 m
Cité des métiers et des arts de Limoges
204 m
Monument aux morts 1870-1871 de Limoges
633 m
Khatchkar of Limoges
280 m
Cité administrative Blanqui
773 m
Couvent des Sœurs-de-la-Providence
396 m
Église Saint-Jean de Limoges
329 m
Hôtel Naurissart
851 m
Souterrain de la Régle
212 m
Palais épiscopal de Limoges
373 m
Chapelle de l'ancien collège des Jésuites de Limoges
704 m
Maison, 14 rue Raspail
567 m
Chapelle de Sainte-Marie de la Règle de Limoges
230 m
Maison, 25 rue Raspail
597 mReviews
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