The two blue bridges which connect the Ferrières district to the Island have had a long history since they replaced two previous bridges doomed to failure. The first was a turning point to allow boats to pass. The second was fixed.
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The year is 1847. A project which provides for the digging of a canal and the development of a pass between Ferrières and the Island to allow ships to access the Etang de Berre is declared useful.
This new bridge must ensure the circulation of pedestrians, carts and carts and maritime traffic. A metal swing bridge was chosen. Its construction began in 1859 and ended in 1861. Its construction was innovative at that time because iron and sheet metal were used.
In the closed position, it...
This new bridge must ensure the circulation of pedestrians, carts and carts and maritime traffic. A metal swing bridge was chosen. Its construction began in 1859 and ended in 1861. Its construction was innovative at that time because iron and sheet metal were used.
In the closed position, it...
Services
Car park
Animals accepted
- Accessibility
- Reception staff sensitized to the reception of people with disabilities
- Equipment
- Parking nearby
- Services
- Pets welcome
Location
Contact Ponts de la passe Nord
Environment
- In centre of town
- Lakeside or by stretch of water
- Town location
- Close to a public transportation
- Close to pleasure port
- Close to GR footpath
- Waterside
- Bus stop < 500 m
- Beach within 300 m
- Pier within 500 m
