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An unusual feature of the viaduct was each of the 14 arches has an individual drain pipe, running from underneath the centre of the arch all the way down to the lower arch. Apparently ( according to my husband!) it is more the norm to have a slightly slanting drainage channel running on the surface along side the road or railway line emptying at either end.
Since 1990 it has been possible to walk along the lower level of the viaduct.
Written Apr 6, 2005
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Morlaix is built within 3 hills, the bulk of the town is in the valley on reclaimed land, but as you can see by the old steps it can be steep in places. These are the steps which lead to to the top of the 63 meter high viaduct. A lot of the town is covered in cobbled stones.
Written Apr 6, 2005
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The huge viaduct dominates the skyline & town of Morlaix. This very impressive structure consists of 14 arches over 60 meters high, spanning over the valley by 292 meters. Built in 1863 after 2 years of construction to continue the Brest to Paris railway line.
The bridge was bombed in 1943 causing 100 deaths below.
Written Apr 6, 2005
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The Museum of the Jacobins is in a former convent founded in the 1200s. Inside you can view artifacts, archeology and exhibits about the history of the north east region of Finistere. Finistere is the department name for the north east of Bretagne. The name literally translates as "end of land".
Entrance is 3.90 euros & open 10 - non & 2 - 6pm, slightly longer hours in the summer.
Updated Apr 6, 2005
Phone: 0298886888
Website: http://translate.google.com/translate?hl=en&sl=fr&u=http://www.articite.com/bretagne/centres_dart_musees/musee_des_jacobins_morlaix_bretagne.htm&prev=
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The house of Duchess Anne de Bretagne is a very beautiful wooden house. You can also visit its interior. Have a look at the photos in my travelogues.
Updated Nov 20, 2005
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Morlaix harbour is a very beautiful part of the town and you should really go there. Some cormorants live there and have also been provided a place where they can stay and nidify.
Updated Nov 20, 2005
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The église de Sainte-Mélaine was built in flaming Gothic in 1489 over the ruins of a Romanesque church.
Updated Nov 20, 2005
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The église de Sainte-Mélaine was built in flaming Gothic in 1489 over the ruins of a Romanesque church.
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Morlaix is quite a large pleasant town (pop 16,000) in the Finistere region of North Bretagne. We have driven through here Many times & even stopped off now & again, but this trip was the first time...
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Morlaix is certainly not the most beautiful town in Bretagne, but it has an important harbour. It is worth visiting for ist railway viaduct, for the opening statue of Notre-Dame du Mur (see...
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Morlaix is a very picturesque little town in northern Brittany a few miles inland that has a large pleasure harbour on the river, some beautiful overhanging half timbered houses and a viaduct that...
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Morlaix is one of the main towns in north western Brittany and has a spectacular viaduct which crosses over the northside of the town carring road and rail connections. It is a typical Bretton town......
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