Bordeaux Poster - Stone Bridge

The Pont de Pierre , or Pont de Bordeaux, is a stone bridge in Bordeaux , a city in southwestern France, in the Gironde department. It crosses the Garonne River, connecting Bordeaux city center to the right bank of the river. It is one of the city's main symbols, with its 19 stone arches, its length of 987 meters and its two levels of lanes for cars and pedestrians. The Pont de Pierre was built between 1810 and 1822 by Napoleon Bonaparte's engineer, Jean-Baptiste Billaud-Varenne, to replace an earlier wooden bridge that had become too small for the city's growing needs. It was built using stone extracted from local quarries and is considered a remarkable example of neoclassical architecture. The Pont de Pierre is a must-see for visitors to Bordeaux , offering stunning views of the city and the Garonne River. It is also a popular spot for walks and leisure activities, with restaurants and cafes nearby. It is also possible to take a cruise on the Garonne from the bridge to see the city from a different perspective.