Chaumont Viaduct, Railway viaduct in Chaumont, France
The Chaumont Viaduct is a massive stone structure that spans 600 meters (1,970 feet) across the Suize Valley, supported by 50 arches that rise approximately 50 meters (164 feet) high. The construction uses local limestone and connects two hillsides with a single engineered sweep.
The viaduct was built in the 1850s as a technical feat that brought the railway system into the region for the first time. Its construction marked a turning point in regional development and connection to the expanding French rail networks.
The structure represents a defining moment in French engineering and continues to shape how people experience the valley today. Locals and visitors alike recognize it as the visual centerpiece of the landscape.
The structure can be reached from Route D619 toward Troyes-Paris and viewed from several vantage points in the surrounding area. Best viewing comes from the footpath beneath the arches or from the hills above that offer perspectives of the full span.
The structure was equipped with LED lighting in 2012 that illuminates the arches and lower sections at night, giving the stone structure a glowing appearance after dark. This modern addition transforms a 19th-century engineering work into a luminous landmark visible from great distances.
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