Pont de Port-Galland, Road bridge over Ain River in Saint-Maurice-de-Gourdans and Loyettes, France.
The Pont de Port-Galland stretches 200 meters across the Ain River, connecting the communities of Saint-Maurice-de-Gourdans and Loyettes in eastern France.
During the Battle of Meximieux on September 1, 1944, the Martin Company of the Ain Resistance fought to protect the bridge from German forces.
The bridge reconstruction in the 1960s was documented in an institutional film that captures the period of post-war infrastructure development in France.
The structure provides essential road access between multiple communities, with parking areas available on both sides for visitors exploring the riverside.
German forces never managed to capture this strategic crossing point during World War II, preserving its role in local transportation networks.
Location: Saint-Maurice-de-Gourdans
Location: Loyettes
GPS coordinates: 45.81650,5.21272
Latest update: June 23, 2025 09:46
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