Bords de Vienne

The district on the banks of Vienne, at the foot of the cathedral, is a special place. Inhabited by the Ponticauds (people of the bridges) with a rich social history, the river is crossed by two remarkable medieval bridges from the XNUMXth century, the Saint-Etienne bridge and the Saint-Martial bridge. Ignoring its industrial past, the Vienne has regained its natural appearance and pleasant walks have been laid out on its banks. Canoeing, climbing wall, rowing, jogging, boules court, restaurants and café terraces punctuate the banks of this green corridor, described with affection by the famous Japanese writer Shimazaki Tozon.