Charles de Gaulle Bridge
CountryFrance
Year Built1994
Total Length500 m
TypeCable-stayed
About Charles de Gaulle Bridge
A cable-stayed bridge over the Rhone in Lyon. Designed to minimize visual impact. The single pylon is 70 m tall. The slender design won architectural awards.
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