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Pont de Normandie

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Pont de Normandie is a cable-stayed bridge linking Honfleur and Le Havre across the Seine estuary.

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Why go

  • The final bridge across the Seine before the river reaches the ocean.
  • Concrete pylons rising 214.77 metres above the Seine.
  • When it opened in 1995, it was the world’s longest cable-stayed bridge, with the greatest distance between piers.

Don't miss

  • The Seine’s shipping passageThe bridge was designed to let ships continue upstream.Beneath the bridge

Interesting facts4

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  1. 52 metres

    Ships have 52 metres of clearance beneath the bridge at the highest known water level.

    Pont de Normandie - Wikipedia
  2. 184 stay

    Its 184 stay cables range from 95 to 460 metres long.

    Pont de Normandie - Wikipedia
  3. 20,000 tonnes

    Each concrete pylon weighs more than 20,000 tonnes.

    Pont de Normandie - Wikipedia
  4. 624 metres

    The metal deck section spans 624 metres above the Seine at 59.12 metres.

    Pont de Normandie - Wikipedia

Shorts

History

Michel Virlogeux designed the bridge, with François Doyelle and Charles Lavigne as architects. Construction used more than 19,000 tonnes of steel.

  1. 1988Construction began on a project that took seven years.
  2. 1994The main span surpassed the previous world record by more than 250 metres.
  3. 1995The bridge opened on 20 January.
  4. Soon after openingDamping systems were added after the longest cables vibrated excessively.

Tips for your visit

  • Pedestrians and cyclists can cross free of charge on dedicated paths. The pedestrian lanes are narrow, with minimal separation.
  • Cyclists cross on narrow lanes without separation from motor traffic.

How to get there

  • CarThe A 29/E 44 runs across the bridge, which is not classified as a motorway.
  • On footThe north-bank approach is on the Le Havre side near Sandouville; the south-bank approach is at Honfleur.

Accessibility

  • Pedestrian crossing Two narrow pedestrian lanes have minimal separation from traffic. Step-free access, lifts, toilets and parking are unconfirmed.

Sources: Pont de Normandie - Wikipedia · Pont de Normandie - Wikipedia · Pont de Normandie - Wikipedia · checked 24 Sep 2026

Where
Pont de Normandie, 14600 Honfleur, France, 76430

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Questions and answers

Who can cross Pont de Normandie toll-free?

Pedestrians, cyclists and motorcyclists can cross for free.

How long is Pont de Normandie?

It is about 2.14 kilometres long.

Can vehicles barred from motorways cross Pont de Normandie?

Yes. The bridge is not classified as a motorway.

How much steel went into Pont de Normandie?

Construction used more than 19,000 tonnes of steel.

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