Varennes-Montsoreau Bridge, Steel road bridge over Loire River at Montsoreau, France.
The Varennes-Montsoreau Bridge is a steel road structure that spans 600 meters across the Loire River. The construction features a main span of approximately 50 meters and carries traffic between the two communities.
Construction began in 1901, but the opening was delayed until 1917 due to World War I circumstances. During World War II, it suffered damage from French forces attempting to slow German advancement.
The bridge connects the two communities on opposite banks and enables daily exchange between them. It shapes how locals and visitors experience the Loire valley landscape.
You can cross it on foot or by car, accessing it easily from the main route between the two communities. The area is accessible year-round, and visiting during mild weather offers the best views of the river valley.
After wartime destruction, it was rebuilt using its original steel design, preserving its technical continuity. This reconstruction made it a local example of infrastructure recovery in the post-war Loire valley.
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