Viaduc de Garabit

Viaduc de Garabit

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October 6th 2013
06 October 2013 In mist and rain we drove 250k south through increasingly mountainous country to an aire in the village of Florac. On the way we got a good view of the Viaduc de Garabit built by Gustave Eiffel of tower fame to carry the newly constructed railway over the River Truyere. We last saw it when we were doing a tour of the Auvergne about 40 years ago. ... read more

Europe » France

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Although ultimately a victor in World Wars I and II, France suffered extensive losses in its empire, wealth, manpower, and rank as a dominant nation-state. Nevertheless, France today is one of the most modern countries in the world and is a leader am... ... read more