The Village's Treasures
The Eiffel-style bridge
Located on the shores of Lake Onglais in a designated nature reserve, this Eiffel-style bridge in Acquigny is a remarkable structure built in 1906 using a steel truss. The bridge was destroyed during the war and rebuilt in 1946. More specifically known as the “Saint Mauxe Viaduct,” it spans the Eure River.
After being left neglected for several decades, the bridge was restored between March and October 2022. Its steel structure, assembled with rivets, is a valuable testament to the region’s industrial past. Today, it is reserved for pedestrians and cyclists and is part of the V41 bike route
The bridge has also served as a backdrop for famous films such as “The Longest Day” in 1962 and “The Train” in 1964
Route V41, also known as the Saint-Jacques de Compostelle Bike Route, is a cycling route that connects Poses, in the Eure department, to Mont-de-Marsan, in the Landes department. It stretches approximately 960 km and is 63% complete. This cycle route is part of the Way of St. James and passes through several picturesque regions of France, offering cyclists varied landscapes and historic sites.
