Pont de Pierre
Bordeaux, France
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What is the oldest bridge in Bordeaux?
Pont de pierre. Connecting the left and right banks of the Garonne, commissioned by Napoleon and inaugurated in 1822, the "pont de pierre" was the first stone bridge ever built in Bordeaux.
How many arches does the Pont de Pierre have?
The bridge has 17 arches (according to the legend the number of letters in the name 'Napoléon Bonaparte'). On the sides, each pile of bricks is capped by a white medallion that were to receive the cipher of Louis XVIII, a double L.
What is the most famous thing in Bordeaux?
Place de la Bourse (Place Royale) One of Bordeaux's most famous sights, the Place de la Bourse combines ancient and modern influences to create a welcoming public square. Built in the 18th century, the buildings here once housed the Bordeaux stock exchange as well as several private houses.
What is the port of Bordeaux famous for?
Bordeaux, Port of the Moon, is an outstanding example of the exchange of human values over more than two thousand years, due to its role as capital city of a world-famous wine production region and the importance of its port in commerce at regional and international levels.