Vieux pont d'Albi, Medieval bridge in Albi, France.
The Vieux pont d'Albi extends 151 meters across the Tarn River, featuring multiple stone arches that support both vehicle and pedestrian traffic.
Construction of the bridge began in 1040, with initial funding from ferry revenues, transforming into a vital crossing point during France's medieval economic growth.
The bridge structure included eleven residences during the 16th century, housing families of craftsmen such as tanners, shoemakers, weavers, and merchants.
The bridge connects the two sections of Albi while providing direct views of the Berbie Palace and Sainte-Cécile Cathedral from its crossing point.
Two drawbridges formerly secured the structure's ends, while a fortified tower named Notre Dame stood at its center for defense purposes.
Location: Albi
GPS coordinates: 43.93120,2.14456
Latest update: June 23, 2025 09:43
Albi Cathedral
328 m
Musée Toulouse-Lautrec
256 m
Palais de la Berbie
253 m
Episcopal City of Albi
363 m
Collégiale Saint-Salvy
379 m
Pipe organ of Cathédrale Sainte-Cécile, Albi
328 m
Lycée Lapérouse, Albi
224 m
Musée Lapérouse
213 m
Église Sainte-Marie-Madeleine d'Albi
250 m
Maison Enjalbert
393 m
Vermicellerie
210 m
Prefecture of Tarn
362 m
Fenasse House
218 m
Tour du Boutge
201 m
Maison au 1 rue Sainte Cécile à Albi
347 m
Petit Train Touristique Albi
316 m
Maison, 8 rue de la Grand'Côte, Albi
136 m
Orgue de tribune de la collégiale Saint-Salvi
379 m
Orgue de tribune de l'église Sainte-Madeleine d'Albi
250 m
Maison, 1 rue de la Grand'Côte, Albi
102 m
Maison, 14 rue Saint-Julien, Albi
280 m
Maison, 16 rue Saint-Julien, Albi
286 m
Maison, 12 rue Saint-Julien, Albi
275 m
Marché couvert d'Albi
249 m
Maison, 10 rue Saint-Julien, Albi
270 m
Maison, 12 rue d'Engueysse, Albi
154 m
Immeuble, 69 rue Rinaldi, Albi
335 m
8 rue Mariès
326 mReviews
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