Viaduc des Fauvettes, Railway viaduct in Gometz-le-Châtel, France.
The Viaduc des Fauvettes is a stone railway bridge spanning 221 meters across a valley, supported by multiple arches resting on sturdy pillars. The structure rises 34 meters above the ground and displays the solid construction methods typical of early railway engineering.
The bridge was built in 1913 to serve a railway line connecting Paris and Chartres. After just nine years of operation, financial pressures led to the closure of the route and the structure fell into disuse.
The structure appears in French television productions, including episodes of Falco and Joséphine Ange Gardien, representing industrial architecture in media.
The bridge now attracts climbers who can access more than 100 different routes with varying difficulty levels. Access is possible from both the valley floor below and from the upper level, depending on the route chosen.
Following a major restoration in 2004, the damaged structure was transformed into an outdoor sports facility while keeping its original architectural form intact. This adaptive reuse has given the structure a second life and made it a popular destination for climbing enthusiasts today.
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