Pont de l'Europe

Orléans

IN SHORT

The consortium of local communities (SIVOM) of the region of Orléans decided in 1996 to organize a competition for the design and execution of a new bridge over the Loire River, linking the communities of Saint-Jean de la Ruelle at the north and Saint-Pryvé Saint-Mesmin at the south. The bridge would ameliorate suburban circulation. The design of Calatrava's winning competition entry refers in a symbolic way to the venerable Pont Royal (Pont George V).

YEAR

1996 - 2000

ADDRESS

Pont de l'Europe
45750 Saint-Pryvé-Saint-Mesmin
France

AWARDS

  • ECCS European Steel Design Award 2001 for the Pont de l'Europe in Orléans