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The Pont Neuf, French for "New Bridge" ( a.k.a. Pont de Pierre and Grand Pont ), [1] is a bridge from the 16th and 17th centuries in Toulouse, in the South of France . Begun in 1544 and completed in 1632, its construction was made particularly long and difficult by the violent floods of the Garonne and the unstable nature of the subsoil.
The Pont Neuf connects the historic center of Toulouse to St-Cyprien across the Garonne River. It is a beautifully architected bridge with beautifully landscaped river banks. A great place to wander and/or sit and marvel at the most pleasant surrounding views.
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Historique. Protection. Classé MH ( 1991) modifier. Le Pont-Neuf est un pont de Toulouse sur la Garonne, il relie la place du Pont-Neuf à la rue de la République. Construit aux XVIe et XVIIe siècles il est, en dépit de son nom, le plus vieux pont de la ville franchissant la Garonne N 1, N 2.
Toulouse, France. The Pont Neuf is a 16th-century bridge in Toulouse across the Garonne river. Original planning for the bridge started in 1542 by the assembly of a committee of master masons and carpenters. Construction started on the foundations in 1544; the first arch was started in 1614.
- Pont Neuf 10, Toulouse, France
Sourced in the Spanish Pyrenees, it flows through many important cities in France including Toulouse and Bordeaux. It has been used as an important means of transport since before Roman times and also links up with the UNESCO World Heritage Site Canal du Midi. Cycling or walking along the river will offer up a different perspective on Toulouse.
Despite its name, the Pont Neuf is actually the oldest bridge in Toulouse, renowned for its elegant design and impressive length of over 220 meters. Visitors can stroll across the bridge, admiring its stone arches, sculpted details, and panoramic views of the river and surrounding cityscape.
Although it is called "Pont-Neuf" (new bridge), it is the oldest bridge in Toulouse crossing the Garonne river: it was built in 16-17th century. It's nice to cross this bridge, you can have some good views of the river.
