it's a transporter bridge. a suspended gondola going accross the river charente (160m wide) pulled/pushed by a genius cable system. after several attemp of other systems this was the one kept as the navy had strict requirements for their ships asthey refused to dismast each time, they needed 50m clearance at high tide. plus the area is subject to very strong wind and strong currents.
this tranporter bridge was replaced by a lift bridge on 1961 which was replaced as well by a 1200m and 4 lanes bridge in 1991.
the transporter bridge has been classified as historic monument, restaured and is now in activity for pedestrians and cyclists only.
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