In Bordeaux, the Pont Saint-Jean is stepping into a new era with a tailor-made solar lighting solution by Sunna Design. This flagship project, part of the ambitious Euratlantique development program, embodies the blend of sustainable innovation and architectural heritage preservation. The solar lighting installed provides a contemporary illumination that highlights the bridge’s design while ensuring comfort and safety for all users. Developed in close collaboration with the city, the project enhances the appeal of this key urban axis while respecting both the environment and the site’s historic identity.
Bordeaux – FRANCE
Inaugurated on April 4, 1965, the Pont Saint-Jean connects the neighborhoods of La Bastide and Saint-Jean, creating a direct link across the Garonne River. Built upstream from the Pont de Pierre to ease congestion, it was designed from the outset to meet the growing mobility demands of the Bordeaux metropolitan area.
Located just steps from Saint-Jean train station, the bridge is vital in urban circulation, welcoming drivers, cyclists, and pedestrians daily. Beyond its practical function, it offers sweeping views of the river and the Bordeaux quays. More than fifty years after opening, the Pont Saint-Jean remains a vital transportation route and a living witness to the city’s evolution.
As part of the project, 14 Totem solar lighting poles designed by Sunna Design were installed along the Pont Saint-Jean. Developed explicitly for historical and architectural environments, the Totem range combines performance, durability, and visual harmony.
Key features include:
The renovation of Pont Saint-Jean marks a key step in Bordeaux’s transformation, where heritage enhancement goes hand in hand with environmentally responsible solutions. This restoration, carried out by Bouygues Travaux Publics, highlights the city’s ability to unite urban memory with cutting-edge technology.
Thanks to Sunna Design’s Totem solar lighting, the bridge now benefits from a refined, high-performance lighting solution that blends effortlessly with its surroundings. More than a lighting upgrade, this project represents a sustainable vision for the city, where every architectural element becomes an opportunity to connect heritage with the energy transition.
In Bordeaux, the Pont Saint-Jean is stepping into a new era with a tailor-made solar lighting solution by Sunna Design. This flagship project, part of the ambitious Euratlantique development program, embodies the blend of sustainable innovation and architectural heritage preservation. The solar lighting installed provides a contemporary illumination that highlights the bridge’s design while […]
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