Viaduc

The Viaduct is a masonry bridge that stretches 384 meters across the Luech Valley with 29 arches supporting its length. Openings vary between sections: 14 meters in the northern portion and 8 meters in the southern portion.

The viaduct was built between 1865 and 1867 by architect Charles Dombre for the Paris-Lyon-Mediterranean Railway Company. It opened the previously isolated Cevennes region to rail transport for the first time.

The viaduct stands as a testament to 19th-century engineering prowess and is regarded locally as a landmark that defines the landscape. It shapes the visual character of the valley and serves as a reminder of the area's industrial heritage.

The best vantage points are from the road below or the approaches on either side, where you can see the full span of the structure. You can view it from ground level or from passing trains that still cross it daily.

The northern section follows a wider curve with a 240-meter radius, while the southern section tightens to a 200-meter radius. This variation shows how engineers adapted the track layout to fit the valley's natural shape.

Location: Chamborigaud

Architects: Charles Dombre

Height: 46 m

Length: 384 m

Part of: line from Saint-Germain-des-Fossés to Nîmes-Courbessac

GPS coordinates: 44.30544,3.98744

Latest update: December 9, 2025 12:21