Viaduc ferroviaire de Caronte
Historic site and monument Engineering structure Bridge
Presentation
This art work built on the Marseille Miramas railway line was commissioned in October 1915 at the opening of the line.
With a length of 943 m, it crosses the Caronte canal located between the pond of Berre and the Mediterranean Sea.
Dynamite in August 1944 by the Germans, it is rebuilt almost identically between 1952 and 1954.
By opening, the bridge releases a navigable channel 43 m wide. When closed, the movable span is 23 m high allowing the passage of large boats.
Dynamite in August 1944 by the Germans, it is rebuilt almost identically between 1952 and 1954.
By opening, the bridge releases a navigable channel 43 m wide. When closed, the movable span is 23 m high allowing the passage of large boats.
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General information
- Environments :
- Town location
- Services :
- Pets welcome
- Period :
- 20th C
Services, Tours, Activities and entertainment
- Environments :
- Close to pleasure port
- Close to GR footpath
Accessibility
- Accessible to disabled visitors :
- Reception staff sensitized to the reception of people with disabilities
Contact
Viaduc ferroviaire de Caronte
Boulevard Maritime
Ferrières (Boulevard Maritime)
Jonquières (route du port pétrolier)
13500
Martigues
Phone : +33 4 42 40 60 60
Tarifs
Free access.
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Viaduc ferroviaire de Caronte
Boulevard Maritime
Ferrières (Boulevard Maritime)
13500
Martigues
GPS coordinates
Latitude : 43.401618
Longitude : 5.024861