Pont de la Vendée, Railway bridge across Loire River in Nantes, France
The Pont de la Vendée consists of two consecutive railway bridges spanning different branches of the Loire River on the eastern tip of Nantes Island.
The bridge, constructed between 1860 and 1866 by Ernest Goüin et Cie, underwent substantial reconstruction after experiencing severe damage during American bombing raids in June 1944.
The bridge forms part of the Nantes-Orléans to Saintes railway line, connecting multiple French regions and supporting the movement of people across different communities.
The first bridge section extends 322 meters while the second reaches 255 meters, with both structures maintaining an elevation of 13 meters above the water level.
During its initial construction, engineers employed innovative mining industry techniques, including compressed air caissons, to secure the bridge foundations in the river bed.
Location: Nantes
GPS coordinates: 47.21390,-1.51757
Latest update: June 23, 2025 11:07
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