Wilson Bridge (Tours)

The Wilson Bridge, built between 1765 and 1778, is the oldest bridge in Tours. It features 15 arches and extends 434 meters (1,424 feet) across the Loire. Officially named the Wilson Bridge, it is commonly referred to by locals as the Pont de Pierre (Stone Bridge). It connects the south end of the Place Choiseul at the foot of the Avenue de la Tranchée to the north end of Place Anatole-France in front of Rue Nationale. The bridge is listed as a historic monument. It replaced the deteriorating Pont d'Eudes from the 11th century located further east, allowing its decommissioning and eventual replacement by the Passerelle Saint-Symphorien.