Pont Napoléon
Leaving Château d'Oléron along the oyster route, stop off at La Brande to discover a small stone bridge dating from the late 18th century.
Historic site and monument
© Sophie Pierre
Dates & opening times
Open
all days from 01/01
to 31/12
(all years)
Description
The Pont Napoléon is not visible from the road, but you only have to walk along the river for a few hundred metres to see it. It spans the Brande channel.
Contrary to its name, it was built in the second half of the 18th century, before the reign of the Emperor.
The structure is not lacking in allure, with its paved deck. It narrowly escaped demolition in the 1970s, however, and was only saved in extremis by being listed as a historic monument.
Characteristics
Languages
French
Surroundings
Cycle track/route within 500 m
Visits
Visit possible
Yes
Services for individual visits
Unguided individual tours available permanently
Themes
Engineering structure
Bridge
Categories
18th C
Charges
Gratuit