Pont Aristide-Briand, Concrete bridge in Loire River, Nantes, France.
Pont Aristide-Briand is a reinforced concrete bridge stretching 170 meters across the Loire River in Nantes. Its three spans and six main longitudinal beams create a structure designed to carry vehicles, pedestrians, cyclists, and the Line 4 Busway across the water.
Construction took place between 1962 and 1966 as part of Nantes' postwar recovery and modernization. The structure emerged during a period when the city actively reshaped its transportation network.
The bridge takes its name from Aristide Briand, a Nantes-born politician who became an international advocate for peace. Locals recognize this connection when they cross, linking their daily route to his legacy.
Walking and cycling are straightforward on this bridge, with designated spaces for each mode of transport. The structure smoothly connects Avenue Jean-Claude-Bonduelle to Boulevard General-De-Gaulle, making it simple to navigate between the two riverbanks.
This bridge crosses specifically the Madeleine arm of the Loire north of Nantes Island, a river section many visitors overlook. Its placement gives the structure a distinctive role in how the city connects its different zones.
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