Faidherbe Bridge
Pont Faidherbe
A 507-meter steel truss bridge completed in 1897 that links the mainland with Saint-Louis Island. It is the city’s most iconic landmark.
Faidherbe Bridge spans the eastern branch of the Senegal River. It is 507 meters long, with eight steel truss spans. One span originally swung open to let boats pass, and the bridge was fully restored to its original appearance between 2008 and 2011. Anchor monuments stand at the bridge’s ends. Crossing on foot takes about 10 minutes, with views of fishing boats on the river and the old town along the shore. The best place to photograph the silhouette of the bridge is from the riverbank at the island’s end or from the Sor side at sunset. Traffic on the bridge can be heavy, so take care when taking photos.
Opening hours
All day
Nearby sights
- Hôtel de la Poste
- Palais de la Gouvernance & Place Faidherbe
- St. Louis Cathedral (Saint-Louis, Senegal)
- Sor Market
- Island of Saint-Louis
- Musée de la Photographie de Saint-Louis
- Grand Mosque of Saint-Louis
- Guet Ndar