Ruynes-en-Margeride is a commune in the Cantal department in south-central France. Continue reading... From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia.
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1. Garabit ViaductRuynes En Margeride The Garabit Viaduct is a railway arch bridge spanning the Truyère, near Ruynes-en-Margeride, Cantal, France, in the mountainous Massif Central region. The bridge was constructed between 1882 and 1884 by Gustave Eiffel, with structural engineering by Maurice Koechlin, and was opened in 1885. It is 565 m in length and has a principal arch of 165 m span. From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia.
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Auberge les Volpilières - Ruynes-en-Margeride, France - Awesome place!
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Located a 10-minute drive from the A75 Motorway access, at the foot of the Margeride Mountain, Auberge Les Volpilières features a swimming pool, a garden and a terrace. Free private parking is possible on site. With stone walls and exposed beams, rooms have a desk and a TV. The private bathroom is fitted with a walk-in shower and free internet access is provided in the public areas. A continental breakfast is served every morning at Auberge Les Volpilières. At an extra charge you can also request diner and reservation is needed. For those who love the nature, several hiking and biking paths start directly from the property. You can also visit the famous market and Saint-Pierre Cathedral in Saint-Fleur, which is 10.6 miles away. The Viaduc de Garabit is a 20-minute drive away and Varillettes Castle is 7.5 miles from the property. Ruynes-en-Margeride is 4 miles away.
Viaduct de Garabit, Cantal, France
Video of this splendid piece of French engineering - the work of Mr Eiffel - as viewed from the service area on the A75. Wiki says
The Garabit Viaduct (Viaduc de Garabit in French) is a railway arch bridge spanning the River Truyère near Ruynes-en-Margeride (Fr), Cantal, France, in the mountainous Massif Central region. The bridge was constructed between 1882 and 1884 by Gustave Eiffel, with structural engineering by Maurice Koechlin,[1] and was opened in 1885. It is 565 m (1,854 ft) in length and has a principal arch of 165 m (541 ft) span