The first stone bridge built at Amboise dated back to the year 1115 and was washed away in a flood in 1789. Earlier bridges were built of wood; several were destroyed by the Vikings a thousand years ago.
This bridge is about 500 meters (1,600 feet) long. 
I haven't found any information about the current bridge or when it it was built. I did read that part of it was destroyed during World War II to hold off German forces. It must have been rebuilt after the war.
The Loire is so wide!
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ReplyDeleteI like that circle of stars around the lights- must have been lovely to see at night.
ReplyDeleteI'm not sure I've ever seen the bridge at night.
DeleteThat's a nice looking bridge.
ReplyDeleteWhat circle of stars? I remember this bridge; interesting to learn about the replacements.
ReplyDeleteLook closely at the last photo. The lights may be there for Christmas.
DeleteEvelyn - Are you saying that the light fixtures that have black spots around them are tiny lights? And maybe even the black dots that look like an arc to the right of the lamps? I can imagine they would be very attractive and give the bridge plenty of attention! Thanks!
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