Pont des Belges

The Bridge of the Belgians, in Deauville

The Bridge of the Belgians links Deauville to its neighbour Trouville, over the Touques. The Deauville audio-guided tour stops here, with respect, to evoke this bridge with a name laden with memory, which recalls the links forged during the First World War.

The bridge between Deauville and Trouville

The Bridge of the Belgians spans the Touques, the river that separates Deauville from its neighbour Trouville, and thus links the two sister towns. Its name pays tribute to the Belgians, in memory of the First World War, when the region welcomed Belgian refugees and soldiers and links were forged between the peoples. This bridge, a place of daily passage, offers fine views over the Touques, the ports and the two resorts. Beyond its function, it carries a memorial charge that recalls, with respect, the trials and the solidarities of this period.

What to see

Here you cross the Touques between Deauville and Trouville, with fine views over the river, the ports and the two resorts, while keeping in mind the memory of the Belgians welcomed during the First World War. The Bridge of the Belgians links the two sister towns. It is a stop to be explored on foot, with respect for its memory.

Practical information

The Bridge of the Belgians spans the Touques, between Deauville and Trouville, reachable on foot. It is a public bridge freely accessible. The view over the river and the ports is particularly beautiful; you cross it to pass from one resort to the other.

Why is the bridge of Deauville called the Bridge of the Belgians?

Its name pays tribute to the Belgians, in memory of the First World War, when the region welcomed Belgian refugees and soldiers and links were forged between the peoples.

Where is the Bridge of the Belgians?

On the Touques, between Deauville and Trouville, in France.