The suspended bridge of Parentignat
Parentignat
The suspension bridge over the Allier linked Issoire on the left bank and Parentignat on the right bank.
The suspended bridge was, in 1831, the first to allow cross the Allier River, replacing the boats of Parentignat, Orbeil and Les Pradeaux. It was then composed of a suspended span in wrought iron and of two arches. It presented then a length of 10m and a width of 6m. Since 1976, it is closed down and is replaced by a bridge more modern.
The suspended bridge was, in 1831, the first to allow cross the Allier River, replacing the boats of Parentignat, Orbeil and Les Pradeaux. It was then composed of a suspended span in wrought iron and of two arches. It presented then a length of 10m and a width of 6m. Since 1976, it is closed down and is replaced by a bridge more modern.
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Opening hours
All year round daily.
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- Free of charge.
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Photo credits : @PAH-Norbert-Dutranoy, @PAH-Norbert-Dutranoy
Updated on 13 May 2026 by Auvergne Pays d’Issoire