Gustave Flaubert - world’s highest lifting bridge
by Mike K-H
Have you seen the Millau viaduct? When the tall ships join in the annual Armada festivities on 4 and 5 July this year, Rouen will open yet another record-breaking piece of French civil engineering - the Pont Gustave Flaubert. This is now the world’s highest lifting bridge and in Rouen the Cathedral is the only taller building.
The French sail training ship Belém paid her respects in April - the above picture is courtesy of Wikimedia Commons.
Work started four years ago, and 50,000 people have already visited it. If you are in the area, enroll ahead for a free visit (Fridays only) by calling 02 35 58 55 55. You shouldn’t have any trouble finding it.
