Viaduc de Salsignac

The Salsignac Viaduct stretches 190 meters across the landscape, featuring 14 arches constructed from locally sourced trachyte stone from the Menet quarries.

The railway viaduct opened in December 1907 as part of the Bort-les-Orgues to Neussargues line, connecting commercial towns in northern Cantal department.

The structure represents a significant example of early 20th-century French railway engineering, incorporating regional materials and construction techniques.

The viaduct stands 24 meters high and contains arches with 10-meter spans, demonstrating the technical capabilities of stone masonry construction methods.

The construction period saw an incident where several thatched houses in the village below caught fire during the railway development works.

Location: Antignac

GPS coordinates: 45.34083,2.56778

Latest update: March 13, 2025 12:03