Since 1896, Briare's canal bridge allows boats to cross the Loire at 11 meters high, without ever touching the river. This engineering marvel of 662 meters, built by Eiffel and Daydé and Pillé under the direction of Mazoyer, remains the largest metal canal bridge in France. More
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Since 1896, Briare's canal bridge allows boats to cross the Loire at 11 meters high, without ever touching the river. This engineering marvel of 662 meters, built by Eiffel and Daydé and Pillé under the direction of Mazoyer, remains the largest metal canal bridge in France. More