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Charles-de-Gaulle Bridge
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StotheN
Stockholm, Sweden484 contributions
Recommended to visit
Jul 2022
I was here for a very short time but it was nice to walk around. This bridge is named after the French president due to his getting shot here. There is a statue of his commemorating the fact. This bridge is also used for exhibiting statues and creating awareness of major issues, etc by lighting colors. Adolf Sax who invented the saxophone was born here. Get some excellent pics from either side of the bridge, specially at dusk. So nice!
Written August 7, 2022
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SnowyShasta
Portland, OR1,748 contributions
Scenic bridge
Apr 2022
This bridge spans the river Meuse right near the church of Notre Dame in Dinant. It has various colored saxophone statues on it, in honor of their inventor (whose house is walking distance right nearby). We appreciate the chance to walk across it, look at the various saxophones (most dedicated to a specific country) and admire the views of the church and the citadel on the cliffs above. We easily found cheap parking nearby, and really enjoyed our walk through this small town.
Written June 20, 2022
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G.B.
871 contributions
A tribute to the inventor of the Sax
Dec 2021
Adolphe Sax, native of Dinant and inventor of the homonymous instrument, is paid homage through different installations: different Saxes, dedicated to different nations. In fact, the bridge is named after Charles de Gaulle, who suffered a wound on this bridge. Definitely a very nice way to access the city.
Written December 21, 2021
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Janka K
Brno, Czech Republic6,011 contributions
Go and get some saxophone picture
Aug 2021
When in Dinant, you basically can't miss this bridge. And it doesn't matter if you go by car, or by foot. To answer your question, statues of saxophone are everywhere because the saxophone was created in Dinant in 1814. Here you go.
Written September 16, 2021
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Survivory
Luxembourg City, Luxembourg980 contributions
One side or the other
Sep 2020
No matter which side of the river you parked on, be sure to take a walk over the Charles De Gaulle Bridge to have a look at the city from the other side. The bridge in itself is not much to see. It is decorated with a number of saxophones, which is nice. Other than that it is mainly a way to get from A to B.
Written September 20, 2020
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GoGo2SlowGo
Denton, TX1,535 contributions
Probably better known as the Saxophone Bridge
Aug 2019
This bridge is adorned with saxophones because one of Dinant's famous citizens is Adolph Sax, the inventor of the saxophone. The bridge is named for the famous French General, later President of the French Republic. There is a sculpture of Charles de Gaulle that is adjacent to the bridge.
Written March 22, 2020
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travelinbeth
Maryland56 contributions
Look at the all the saxophones!
Jun 2019 • Couples
This busy bridge has large saxophones replicas painted for different cities in the EU, quite a sight to see.
Written July 10, 2019
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high_low73
Bergen, Norway790 contributions
It is not the bridge...
May 2019 • Family
If visiting Dinant you will not have to look up this attraction. You will cross this bridge at one time, or even several times. The bridge itself is not very interesting, but the view is good. And the city has put up saxophones all over the city to celebrate the fact that they have mr. Sax himself coming from Dinant. The saxophones is decorated according to different countries of the world. We liked this display and the most concentrated amount of this is found on the bridge. The view of the riverfront with the cathedral and the citadelle behind is also very nice!
Written June 30, 2019
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Robby500
Knokke-Heist, Belgium477 contributions
Must see in Dinant
Jul 2020 • Couples
Very nice to see all the saxophones on a well maintained bridge, right at la Citadelle. Take a moment to enjoy the view!!
Written July 15, 2020
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Bern D
Singapore, Singapore80 contributions
Saxophone Bridge
Dec 2019 • Couples
Good to take picture that's it. You will see saxophone donated from different countries. Look out for yours and snap a pic!
Written February 2, 2020
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