NAPOLÉON BRIDGE
before destruction.
The Napoléon Bridge dated from 1912. It was destroyed by the retreating Germans.
Beyond the bridge is seen the tower of St. Catherine's Church (see p. [54]). This photograph was taken from the Négrier Bridge (p. [53]).
Further on, at the northern end of the avenue, is the Négrier Bridge, which was also destroyed by the Germans. Looking towards Napoléon Bridge, the tower of St. Catherine's church appears above the trees bordering the canal. Near by is the statue of General Négrier by Bra (1849), photo below, which was damaged by flying débris, when the bridge was blown up.
NÉGRIER BRIDGE.
Take the Rue du Magasin on the right to the Rue Royale, and follow the latter to the right. With its continuation, the Rue Esquermoise, which leads to the Grande Place, the Rue Royale forms one of the main arteries of the old town.
The Church of St. André is reached shortly afterwards.