Morens Bridge

The Morens Bridge, in Annecy

The Morens Bridge is the oldest bridge of Annecy, which spans the Thiou in the heart of the old town. The Annecy audio-guided tour stops here to evoke this historic bridge, a witness of the medieval past of the town.

The oldest bridge of the town

The Morens Bridge is the oldest bridge of Annecy, a witness of the medieval past of the town. Built in the Middle Ages, it spans the Thiou canal, in the heart of the old town. Formerly, as was common at this era, the bridge was lined with houses and shops built on its sides, forming an inhabited bridge, in the image of certain famous bridges of Europe. Although these constructions have since disappeared, the bridge remains a passage point and a privileged belvedere over the canals and their picturesque façades. From the Morens Bridge, you enjoy one of the finest views over the Thiou and the setting of water and stone of Annecy. It is a precious witness of the history of the town.

What to see

You admire the oldest bridge of Annecy, built in the Middle Ages, which spans the Thiou canal and was formerly an inhabited bridge lined with houses, offering one of the finest views over the canals and the setting of water and stone of the old town. The Morens Bridge testifies to the medieval past of Annecy. It is a must-see stop, to be explored on foot.

Practical information

The Morens Bridge spans the Thiou canal, in the heart of the old town of Annecy, reachable on foot. It is a public passage freely accessible, which offers fine views over the canals. You discover it during a walk along the Thiou.

What is particular about the Morens Bridge in Annecy?

It is the oldest bridge of the town, built in the Middle Ages; it was formerly an inhabited bridge, lined with houses and shops, and today offers one of the finest views over the Thiou and the canals.

Where is the Morens Bridge?

In the heart of the old town of Annecy, on the Thiou canal, in France.