George V Bridge, Orléans
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Orléans: Day 2
5 attractions · 7h 51min · transit route
Tickets ~€14.5 · Transport ~€2
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About George V Bridge
The George V Bridge is a 325-meter stone arch bridge spanning the Loire River in central Orléans, built between 1751 and 1763 by engineer Jean Hupeau. Its nine basket-handle arches decrease slightly in span from the center toward the banks, creating a nearly flat profile that was considered a technical achievement for its time. Originally called the Pont Royal, it was renamed in 1914 to honor King George V of the United Kingdom as a gesture of Franco-British solidarity at the start of World War I.
George V Bridge — Planning Your Visit
Open 24/7
This attraction is accessible at any time, no specific opening hours required.
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From €16.5 / person — all tickets and transport included — transit route with total cost breakdown
The bridge is one of the rare French bridges named after a foreign monarch. The renaming in November 1914 was a political gesture by the Orléans city council to honor Britain's entry into World War I alongside France, just three months after hostilities began.
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