A bridge dating from 1839, representing the industrial engineering know-how of the period. The bridge has been listed as a Historic Monument since 1966. It is also one of the 25 emblematic tourist sites in the Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes region.
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The idea of building a suspension bridge was approved in 1834 by King Charles-Albert, Duke of Savoy, who gave his name to the structure. 180m long and 147m high, the bridge is now entirely pedestrianized.
Historically, crossing the gorges of the river Usses was difficult and dangerus. From the 18th century, the introdution of a new era of the appeasement of a dispute between the Calvinist Republic of Geneva and the Catholic Duchy of Savoy revitalised the Annecy - Geneva route, requiring a...
Historically, crossing the gorges of the river Usses was difficult and dangerus. From the 18th century, the introdution of a new era of the appeasement of a dispute between the Calvinist Republic of Geneva and the Catholic Duchy of Savoy revitalised the Annecy - Geneva route, requiring a...
Services
WC + grab handle + adequate space to move
Activities
bus parking
Car park
Public toilets
Picnic area
Animals accepted
Self-guided visits (groups only)
Coach access
Wifi internet access
Tourist brochures
Self-guided visits
- Accessibility
- WC + grab handle + adequate space to move
- Activities
- Activities
- Equipment
- bus parking
- Car park
- Public toilets
- Picnic area
- Services
- Animals accepted
- Self-guided visits (groups only)
- Coach access
- Wifi internet access
- Tourist brochures
- Self-guided visits
- Family Reception/drinks reception
- Seminar
Rates
Free
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Openings
All year 2025 - Open everyday
Location
Contact Le Pont de la Caille - Charles Albert
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