The riches of the village

The Eiffel Bridge

Located in approaches to Lake Onglais in classified natural site, this Eiffel deck Acquigny is a remarkable building built in 1906 on metal meshes, the bridge was destroyed during the war and rebuilt in 1946. more specifically called »viaduct of Saint Mauxe » It crosses the river of the Eure.

After being abandoned for several decades, the bridge was restored between March and October 2022. Its metal architecture, assembled with rivets, is a valuable testimony of the industrial past of the region. Today, it is dedicated to pedestrians and cyclists, and is part of the V41 bikeroute

The bridge also served as a setting for famous films such as "The Longest Day" in 1962 and "The Train" in 1964

The V41 track, also known as the Saint-Jacques bike route, is a cycle route that connects Poses, in the Eure, to Mont-de-Marsan, in the Landes. It spans about 960 km and is carried out at 63%. This bike route is part of the paths of Santiago de Compostela and crosses several picturesque regions of France, offering cyclists varied landscapes and historical sites.

Eiffel bridge of Acquigny before restoration
Eiffel-type bridge of Acquigny being restored
Eiffel bridge of Acquigny after restoration