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Faidherbe Bridge — Attraction in Saint-Louis

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Faidherbe Bridge
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Nearby attractions
Musée de la Photographie de Saint-Louis
2FFV+GVR, Ibrahima Sarr Road, Saint-Louis, Senegal
CRDS
Quai Henni Jay, St, Senegal
Nearby restaurants
Restaurant Saharaoui
Rue de France, St Louis, Senegal
La Linguere
2FHW+596 M ok195, Rue Khalifa Ababacar Sy, Saint-Louis, Senegal
Chez Dasso
2FHW+CGM, Saint-Louis, Senegal
Restaurant “Aux saveurs d'Hanoi”
du Sénégal, Ile Nord (face aux Délices du fleuve, Saint-Louis, Senegal
Siki Rio
295 Rue Abdoulaye Seck, St Louis, Senegal
Fleuve Plus
261 Rue Abdoulaye Seck, St Louis, Senegal
La Kora
Ave Blaise Diagne, St Louis, Senegal
Restaurant La Galette
2FHW+G7F, Rue Aynima Fall, St Louis, Senegal
Le Réveil
2FHW+267, Rue Abdoulaye Seck, St Louis, Senegal
Galaxy Restaurant
St Louis 97421, Senegal
Nearby hotels
Hotel de La Poste
Rue du General de Gaulle, St Louis, Senegal
Hotel de la Residence
2FGW+W9W, 159 Ave Blaise Diagne, St Louis 46024, Senegal
SIKI HOTEL
Quai Roume &, Rue P Holle, St Louis, Senegal
Hôtel Du Palais
2FGW+Q4W, Saint-Louis, Senegal
Hôtel le Rogniat Nord
Place Faidherbe, Rue Khalifa Ababacar Sy, St Louis, Senegal
JAMM Maison d'hôtes
196 Rue Abdoulaye Seck Saint-Louis, du 32000, Senegal
Ndar Ndar House
Rue Seydou Tall, St Louis, Senegal
Maison d'Hôtes au Fil du Fleuve
15 Rue Ribet, St Louis, Senegal
Hôtel Sindone
2FCW+C6C, Quai Henni Jay, St Louis, Senegal
Hôtel Etoile du Sud Saint-Louis Sénégal
Rue Maître Babacar Seye, Rue Cormier, Senegal
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Faidherbe Bridge

Pont Faidherbe, St Louis, Senegal
4.3(758)
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attractions: Musée de la Photographie de Saint-Louis, CRDS, restaurants: Restaurant Saharaoui, La Linguere, Chez Dasso, Restaurant “Aux saveurs d'Hanoi”, Siki Rio, Fleuve Plus, La Kora, Restaurant La Galette, Le Réveil, Galaxy Restaurant
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Nearby attractions of Faidherbe Bridge

Musée de la Photographie de Saint-Louis

CRDS

Musée de la Photographie de Saint-Louis

Musée de la Photographie de Saint-Louis

4.3

(137)

Open 24 hours
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CRDS

CRDS

4.3

(40)

Closed
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Nearby restaurants of Faidherbe Bridge

Restaurant Saharaoui

La Linguere

Chez Dasso

Restaurant “Aux saveurs d'Hanoi”

Siki Rio

Fleuve Plus

La Kora

Restaurant La Galette

Le Réveil

Galaxy Restaurant

Restaurant Saharaoui

Restaurant Saharaoui

3.5

(166)

$$

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La Linguere

La Linguere

4.3

(176)

$

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Chez Dasso

Chez Dasso

4.7

(140)

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Restaurant “Aux saveurs d'Hanoi”

Restaurant “Aux saveurs d'Hanoi”

4.5

(37)

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4.3
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5.0
7y

Le pont Faidherbe est l'unique point de passage vers l'île historique de Saint-Louis du Sénégal, par lequel le visiteur découvre la ville et son prestigieux passé. Il porte le nom de Général Louis Faidherbe, Administrateur colonial du Sénégal, entre 1854 et 1861, puis entre 1863 et 1865.

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Le pont depuis l'île

La ville de Saint-Louis est construite sur une île. En 1858, elle est reliée à la terre par un bac. Celui-ci s'est révélé sous-dimensionné pour absorber l'augmentation du trafic. Un second bac est alors construit. Ces bacs ont rapidement montré leur sensibilité aux crues hivernales du fleuve Sénégal. En 1865, sous l'autorité du gouverneur par intérim, le capitaine de frégate Robin, les bacs sont remplacés par un pont flottant. Ce pont était appuyé sur 40 pontons en tôle. Il avait une longueur totale de 680 m pour une largeur de 4 m. Un décret impérial lui donna le nom de « pont Faidherbe ». Sa conception nécessitait des travaux de maintenance importants : vérifier les chaînes qui maintenaient les pontons, vider les caissons de l'eau d'infiltration, ouvrir une fois par jour la passe navigable en déplaçant une partie comprise entre trois pontons. En 1891, le gouverneur Henri Félix de Lamothe propose de reconstruire le pont en faisant contracter un emprunt à la colonie auprès de la Caisse des dépôts et consignations avec un taux de seulement 4 %. Cinq entreprises ont répondu à l'appel d'offres et deux projets sont retenus :

le projet de l'entreprise Nouguier, Kessler et Cie (ancienne maison Joly d'Argenteuil),

le projet de la Société de construction de Levallois-Perret (anciens établissements Eiffel).

Ce pont a été construit en 1897 par la maison Nouguier[1], Kessler & Compagnie d'Argenteuil[2]. Le pont a été inauguré le 14 juillet 1897 par le gouverneur général Chaudié, puis, le 19 octobre, par le ministre des Colonies, André Lebon. La corrosion a nécessité sa reconstruction entre 1929 et 1931. Des réparations ont dû être faites en 1987 et 1999 mais elles ne suffisaient pas à assurer la pérennité de l'ouvrage. Des chocs de bateaux ont aussi endommagé la travée tournante. Souffrant de corrosion avancée, il a été rénové durant 3 ans, de 2008 à 2011, par le groupement d'entreprise Berthold BTP[3], Eiffage Sénégal, Eiffage construction métallique, et les sociétés d'ingénierie SGI Consulting[4] et Setec TPI[5]. Le pont rénové a été inauguré le 19 novembre par le président de la république du Sénégal, Abdoulaye Wade. Le coût total de la réhabilitation a été de 22 5 milliards de francs cfa. Le pont a été classé au patrimoine mondial de l'Unesco en 2000.

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De nombreux mythes concernant la construction du pont Faidherbe existent encore de nos jours et sont décrits dans certains guides touristiques. Sa construction du pont est parfois attribuée à Gustave Eiffel. Il est aussi indiqué que les parties métalliques du pont représentent un cadeau du gouvernement français et qu'elles ont été conçues à l'origine pour le Pont Anghel Saligny sur le Danube en Roumanie. D'autres sources indiquent encore que les pièces métalliques étaient destinées à un pont en Autriche – Hongrie sur le Danube à Vienne ou à Budapest. Enfin, selon un autre mythe concernant les poutres du pont, les pièces étaient destinées à un site non précisé, mais le navire transportant les poutres aurait sombré mystérieusement au large de St-Louis et les autorités sénégalaises auraient profité de cette situation pour construire un pont local. Ces mythes sont de la...

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4.0
2y

As far as bridges go (and this is, of course, referring only to bridges I've actually been on), it lacks the grandeur of a bridge like the Golden Gate Bridge or the George Washington Bridge. It is, to be fair, far grander than the Great Eddy Covered Bridge in Waitsfield, VT, and unless things have changed dramatically since my last visit there, in far better repair (sorry, Mom)! *Note: I love when Google asks me to review places like this! See my review of Berthoud Pass Parking Lot for further context!

Joking aside, though, the bridge has an interesting history and even more interesting legends (most of which, however, have been debunked). The walk across the bridge is very pleasant, offering much-needed fresh air when coming from the market area of Sor. Be aware if you're coming onto the island from the bridge, though: the hawkers and beggars will descend on you like vultures! The views both of and from the bridge are impressive, especially at night, thereby earning its reputation as a landmark well...

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5.0
1y

Pont Federbay, Saint-Louis One of the oldest bridges in West Africa. Initially built by French colonialists, the bridge was opened on 14 July 1897. Made of iron, it was built by the Gustave Eiffel Company. St. Louis connects the north side and the south side of the city. It is a true symbol of the city and attracts many tourists. It measures 511 meters and width: 6.20 meters and at night its lights color the landscape. Classified as a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 2000. was done. Another bridge should be planned for St. Louis. Once the bridge is worked on, everything is blocked. Walk, drive, cycle, crawl, however you decide to witness the magic of this bridge you will be blown away.

I've included just a few of my favorite photos of this bridge and needless to say, it changed me for the better. I am a different man now....

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As far as bridges go (and this is, of course, referring only to bridges I've actually been on), it lacks the grandeur of a bridge like the Golden Gate Bridge or the George Washington Bridge. It is, to be fair, far grander than the Great Eddy Covered Bridge in Waitsfield, VT, and unless things have changed dramatically since my last visit there, in far better repair (sorry, Mom)! *Note: I love when Google asks me to review places like this! See my review of Berthoud Pass Parking Lot for further context! Joking aside, though, the bridge has an interesting history and even more interesting legends (most of which, however, have been debunked). The walk across the bridge is very pleasant, offering much-needed fresh air when coming from the market area of Sor. Be aware if you're coming onto the island from the bridge, though: the hawkers and beggars will descend on you like vultures! The views both of and from the bridge are impressive, especially at night, thereby earning its reputation as a landmark well worth visiting!
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Pont Federbay, Saint-Louis One of the oldest bridges in West Africa. Initially built by French colonialists, the bridge was opened on 14 July 1897. Made of iron, it was built by the Gustave Eiffel Company. St. Louis connects the north side and the south side of the city. It is a true symbol of the city and attracts many tourists. It measures 511 meters and width: 6.20 meters and at night its lights color the landscape. Classified as a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 2000. was done. Another bridge should be planned for St. Louis. Once the bridge is worked on, everything is blocked. Walk, drive, cycle, crawl, however you decide to witness the magic of this bridge you will be blown away. I've included just a few of my favorite photos of this bridge and needless to say, it changed me for the better. I am a different man now. Alhamdulillah
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As far as bridges go (and this is, of course, referring only to bridges I've actually been on), it lacks the grandeur of a bridge like the Golden Gate Bridge or the George Washington Bridge. It is, to be fair, far grander than the Great Eddy Covered Bridge in Waitsfield, VT, and unless things have changed dramatically since my last visit there, in far better repair (sorry, Mom)! *Note: I love when Google asks me to review places like this! See my review of Berthoud Pass Parking Lot for further context! Joking aside, though, the bridge has an interesting history and even more interesting legends (most of which, however, have been debunked). The walk across the bridge is very pleasant, offering much-needed fresh air when coming from the market area of Sor. Be aware if you're coming onto the island from the bridge, though: the hawkers and beggars will descend on you like vultures! The views both of and from the bridge are impressive, especially at night, thereby earning its reputation as a landmark well worth visiting!
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Pont Federbay, Saint-Louis One of the oldest bridges in West Africa. Initially built by French colonialists, the bridge was opened on 14 July 1897. Made of iron, it was built by the Gustave Eiffel Company. St. Louis connects the north side and the south side of the city. It is a true symbol of the city and attracts many tourists. It measures 511 meters and width: 6.20 meters and at night its lights color the landscape. Classified as a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 2000. was done. Another bridge should be planned for St. Louis. Once the bridge is worked on, everything is blocked. Walk, drive, cycle, crawl, however you decide to witness the magic of this bridge you will be blown away. I've included just a few of my favorite photos of this bridge and needless to say, it changed me for the better. I am a different man now. Alhamdulillah
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