Pont Jacques Chaban-Delmas
Europe's longest-span vertical lift bridge, whose deck can be raised to let cruise ships pass, with changing lights at night.
Opened in 2013, the bridge links the Bacalan and Bastide districts on either bank of the Garonne. Its 117-meter central deck can be lifted by four towers to a height of 53 meters, allowing large cruise ships and sailboats to enter the Port de la Lune. It is raised dozens of times a year (check the official website for schedules). At night, the lights on the towers change color. Walking or cycling across offers views of the Cité du Vin and the river bend. It is a scenic route linking the Cité du Vin and the Bassins des Lumières.
Opening hours
All day
Nearby sights
- La Cité du Vin
- Darwin Ecosystème
- Bassins des Lumières
- Musée du Vin et du Négoce
- Chartrons
- CAPC Musée d'Art Contemporain
- Pont de Pierre
- Place de la Bourse & Miroir d'eau