Historic site and monument
Transporter Bridge
avenue Jacques Demy, 17300 Rochefort
About
Built in 1900 by Ferdinand Arnodin and towering the Charente by 50 metres, the Transporter Bridge has facilitated the river crossing until 1967. Its suspended basket now lead pedestrians and cyclists to cross between Rochefort and Echillais.
Equipements
Car park
Bicycle parking
Free car park
Coach parking
Parking nearby
Public WC
Picnic area
Lift
Toilets
Services
Pets welcome
Shop
Wi-fi
Repair kit
Stroller-accessible
Good to know
The transporter bridge makes its final crossing 15 minutes before closing time.
In the event of a red heatwave alert, the site is open from 8.30 am to 1 pm; guided tours are then rescheduled for the morning. The site offers the following services on both banks of the Charente: Drinking fountains / Water bottle refill points / Free water distribution.
In the event of a red heatwave alert, the site is open from 8.30 am to 1 pm; guided tours are then rescheduled for the morning. The site offers the following services on both banks of the Charente: Drinking fountains / Water bottle refill points / Free water distribution.
Spoken languages
German
English
Spanish
Customers and groups
Groups
Object owner: Office de Tourisme Rochefort Océan