Chassagny Viaduct, Railway viaduct in Saint-Amandin, France.
The Chassagny Viaduct is a railway bridge in Saint-Amandin with six stone arches spanning across a valley. The structure was designed to follow the natural curves of the mountainous terrain while supporting train traffic across the landscape.
The viaduct was built between 1902 and 1905 and began operating in 1908 as part of a new railway line. It represented a major expansion of rail infrastructure in this rural region.
The structure represents a period of railway expansion that transformed rural communities, enabling the transport of 10,000 cattle each summer until the 1980s.
The viaduct sits along the scenic Gentiane Express tourist train route and is best viewed from nearby vantage points when the train passes through. The surrounding paths offer good spots to observe the structure and appreciate its setting.
Located at an altitude of 836 meters, the curved masonry design incorporates six arches that follow the natural contours of the mountainous terrain.
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