Pont Jacques-Gabriel

Impressive bridge!

This stone bridge that spans the Loire river in Blois is imposing & is a major landmark & transport link. Long and very wide.

Another beautiful stone arched bridge

During our 3 days Loire tour we saw several such bridges - in Saumur, Tours, Amboise, ...and this one in Blois. They mostly look similar, which is understandable since all origin to 17-18 century. Th...

Vantage Point over the Loire at Blois

The bridge gives good views of both sides of the river. On the central pillar is a plaque giving some historical background. Obviously a favourite place for many taking photographs of the area.

Recent history

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The French destroyed it at the beginning of the Second World War so that the Germans were not passed, and the Germans at ...

Pont Jacques-Gabriel: The last remaining Loire bridge on asses

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After rolling something about 35 kilometers along the waters of Biscay, the largest river of France - Loire, we from Ambuaza reached Blua. And the first object that got into the lens of my faithful fo ...