This strange looking buildling is one of a pair at the end of the George V bridge over the Loire in Orléans, built between 1751 and 1763, and was used to collect the city toll. The bridge, initially called the Pont Royal, then Pont National, was renamed during World War I after King George V of England.
Cet étrange édifice situé en tête sud du pont George V sur la Loire à Orléans, construit entre 1851 et 1763, était utilisé autrefois pour percevoir l’octroi. Le pont, dénommé pont Royal, puis pont National a été renommé pont George-V, en l’honneur du roi d’Angleterre George V, au cours de la Première Guerre mondiale.
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4 replies on “George V Bridge in Orléans – Pont George-V à Orléans”
Impressive architecture!
It looks to be in perfect condition. What a treasure for the city.
@William – Yes, I agree.
@Stuart – Yes, particularly as Orléans was so badly bombed.
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