Tardes viaduct, Railway bridge in Évaux-les-Bains and Budelière, France
The Tardes viaduct spans 250.5 meters in length and rises 91.3 meters above the Tardes River, connecting the municipalities through a metal railway structure.
The construction of this railway bridge started in 1882 under the direction of engineer Gustave Eiffel and opened for train traffic in 1885.
The French authorities recognized the engineering value of this metal structure by designating it as a monument historique inscrit in January 1975.
Visitors can observe the viaduct from multiple viewing points in both Évaux-les-Bains and Budelière, with the best photography opportunities during morning hours.
The viaduct features specific engineering elements characteristic of Eiffel's early work, predating his famous tower in Paris by several years.
Location: Évaux-les-Bains
Location: Budelière
Inception: 1882
Architects: Gustave Eiffel
Official opening: 1885
Height: 91.3 m
Length: 250.5 m
GPS coordinates: 46.19050,2.46064
Latest update: June 23, 2025 09:46
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