Pont Saint-Esprit, Bayonne, stone arch bridge over the Adour in Bayonne, France

Pont Saint-Esprit is a stone bridge from the 19th century that spans the Adour River and connects the two parts of Bayonne. The structure features multiple arches that support both pedestrian and vehicle traffic across the water.

Construction was completed in 1849, replacing an older wooden bridge that no longer met the city's needs. The new structure provided Bayonne with a more lasting connection across the river.

The bridge is named after the Saint-Esprit district it links to the city centre, and it appears in the popular song Les fêtes de Bayonne. Its stone parapet carries a row of flags on tall poles, and a multi-globe streetlamp stands on the deck.

The bridge is easy to walk across and has wide paths for pedestrians separate from vehicle traffic. Visitors should expect it to be busy during peak times, especially in the mornings and evenings.

The bridge is mentioned in the popular song "Les fêtes de Bayonne". Its first wooden predecessor, built around 1150, was called Pount de la gran mar. The current structure was to be named pont de Nemours before taking the name Saint-Esprit.