Agen Suspension Footbridge

The suspension footbridge

The Agen audio-guided tour has you take the suspension footbridge, one of the quickest and most pleasant ways to link the Gravier promenade to the end of Rue Gambetta, crossing the Garonne.

A nineteenth-century structure

Brought into service in 1841 and renovated in 2002, the suspension footbridge stretches over two hundred and sixty-three metres above the Garonne. Along all this length follow fine opportunities to admire the Agen landscapes, whether urban or natural. If it cannot rival the famous neighbouring canal bridge, it offers a picturesque crossing and a privileged viewpoint over the river.

What there is to see

From the deck of the footbridge, the gaze embraces the Garonne, the banks and the silhouette of the city. It is a place appreciated for walking and photography, which pleasantly links the two banks. Its suspended structure, a witness to nineteenth-century engineering, adds to the charm of the crossing.

Practical information

The suspension footbridge links the Gravier promenade to the end of Rue Gambetta, above the Garonne, in Agen. Reserved for pedestrians, it can be crossed freely at all hours. The nearby Gravier promenade pleasantly extends the crossing.

When was the suspension footbridge built?

Brought into service in 1841 and renovated in 2002, it stretches over two hundred and sixty-three metres above the Garonne.

What is the suspension footbridge used for?

To link on foot the Gravier promenade to Rue Gambetta by crossing the Garonne, with fine views over the city and the river.