Pont basculant de la Seyne-sur-Mer, Railway lift bridge in La Seyne-sur-Mer, France
The metal bridge stretches 40 meters in length and features a vertical lift mechanism designed to allow train passage to the former naval shipyards.
Commissioned in 1913 to the Daydé company, the bridge began operations in 1920 to facilitate railway access between La Seyne station and the Mediterranean shipyards.
The bridge represents the industrial heritage of La Seyne-sur-Mer, with permanent exhibitions displaying the mechanical systems that operated the lifting mechanism.
Visitors can access the observation deck via elevator from October to April, Tuesday through Friday, between 9:00 AM and 4:45 PM with a lunch break.
The structure includes LED lighting systems that illuminate the bridge at night, creating a visual landmark visible throughout the harbor area.
Location: La Seyne-sur-Mer
Length: 40 m
GPS coordinates: 43.10260,5.88314
Latest update: June 23, 2025 09:45
The French port city of Toulon presents multiple photography locations. The historic center displays 17th-century buildings, while the military port holds naval ships. Mont Faron provides views of the Mediterranean coast. The Cours Lafayette market and Mourillon beaches add to the photographic opportunities.
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