Briare, France
Canal bridge.

The "Pont Canal De Briare" bridge is located about 8 Km south of Gien, France on the Loire River.
At 1900' long it is the longest canal bridge in Europe.
The bridge piers were built by Eiffel. The same person who built the tower in Paris. He had nothing to do with the iron work. That was done by 5 other companies.
   

 

 

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