Douvenant Viaduct

#2430 among destinations in France

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The Douvenant Viaduct is a railway viaduct built between 1903 and 1905 for the Chemin de Fer des Côtes-du-Nord, between the French communes of Saint-Brieuc and Langueux. It was used by the Saint-Brieuc - Moncontour line and the Saint-Brieuc - Saint-Briac line. It was designed by Louis Auguste Harel de La Noë and is the grandest in a series of thirteen "grognet" type viaducts. ()

Local name: Viaduc de Douvenant Completed: 1905 (119 years ago)Length: 429 ftHeight: 75 ftCoordinates: 48°31'0"N, 2°43'6"W

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57 Chemin des CoursesSaint-Brieuc 22000 BrittanyFrance

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Douvenant Viaduct – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Saint-Brieuc Cathedral, The Saint-Michel cemetery in Saint-Brieuc, Les Champs, Golf de la Crinière.

2.1 miW
Church
Saint-Brieuc Cathedral, Saint-Brieuc
54 min walk • Saint-Brieuc Cathedral is a Roman Catholic church located in the town of Saint-Brieuc, Brittany, France, and dedicated to Saint Stephen. The cathedral is the seat of the Bishop of Saint-Brieuc and Tréguier. It was declared a minor basilica on 3 September 1875. It is a listed monument historique since 1906.
1.6 miW
Cemetery
The Saint-Michel cemetery in Saint-Brieuc, Saint-Brieuc
40 min walk • The Saint-Michel cemetery' in Saint-Brieuc is located in the Rue Jobert de Lamballe.
1.9 miW
48°30'42"N • 2°45'35"W
Les Champs, Saint-Brieuc
49 min walk • Shopping, Shopping centre
5.4 miE
48°30'40"N • 2°36'4"W
Golf de la Crinière, Lamballe
138 min walk • Outdoor activities, Golf
2.7 miNW
Area
Plérin, Saint-Brieuc
68 min walk • Plérin is a coastal commune in the Côtes-d'Armor department of Brittany in northwestern France. The Marché du Porc Breton, located in Plérin, is where the price of pork is set for retailers across France.
2.4 miSW
48°29'54"N • 2°45'44"W
Palais des congrès et des expositions, Saint-Brieuc
61 min walk • Palace
1.7 miW
Church
St. Michael's Church, Saint-Brieuc
45 min walk • The Saint-Michel de Saint-Brieuc church is a 19th century church in the neoclassical style.
5 miE
Church
Église Saint-Gobrien, Morieux
128 min walk • The Saint-Gobrien church is a catholic church located in Morieux, France. It is classified as a Historical Monument and presents an exceptional set of frescoes that cover the entire interior walls of the building.
1.3 miW
48°31'21"N • 2°44'43"W
Parc Rohannec'h, Saint-Brieuc
34 min walk • Garden, Park
4.3 miNW
48°34'9"N • 2°46'10"W
Centre Nautique de Plérin, Saint-Brieuc
110 min walk • Outdoor activities
1.5 miS
Locality
Langueux
38 min walk • For history enthusiasts, Langueux is home to several notable landmarks that offer insight into the region's rich past. The Church of Saint-Pierre, with its impressive architecture and ornate interior, is a must-see for those interested in religious history and medieval...