The stone bridge connecting the two banks of the Garonne River was commissioned by Napoleon Bonaparte and opened in 1822. It was the first stone bridge built in Bordeaux; Before that, the river was crossed by boat, and it was the only bridge connecting the historic center of the city on the left bank with the district of La Bastide on the right bank for nearly 150 years; If you are in Bordeaux, you can visit it for a walk and enjoy the views of the river and the surroundings.