Passerelle Marguerite

  • Historic site and monument
  • Engineering structure
  • Bridge
  • Outstanding contemporary architecture
Entrée sud du village, 98880 La Foa
Head to La Foa to see this superb suspension bridge over the water—a testament to the region’s history.
At the southern entrance to the village of La Foa, Marguerite Bridge (Passerelle Marguerite) is steeped in history. Based on the original bridge built by the convicts in 1893, this footbridge is made of wood and metal and surprisingly modern considering its age. It was designed by students of Eiffel and assembled in France, then dismantled and shipped in pieces to New Caledonia. This superb structure is now a centenarian! It was opened on 25 January 1909 and is named after the wife of...

Services

Services

Accessible for wheelchairs with assistance
Car park
Parking
Free car park
Pets welcome
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Openings

Openings

All year 2025 - Open everyday

Location

Location

Passerelle Marguerite
Entrée sud du village, 98880 La Foa

Spoken languages

Spoken languages
  • French

Environment

Environment
  • In the country
  • Mountain view

Access

Access
  • At the southern entrance to the village of La Foa.
Updated on 04 December 2024 at 15:04
by Sud Tourisme Nouvelle-Calédonie
(Offer identifier : 5494900)
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