A89 autoroute
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The A89 autoroute is a motorway in central France
. It is known as the La Transeuropéenne. It will connect Lyon
with Bordeaux
.
.
France
The French Republic , The French Republic , The French Republic , (commonly known as France , is a unitary semi-presidential republic in Western Europe with several overseas territories and islands located on other continents and in the Indian, Pacific, and Atlantic oceans. Metropolitan France...
. It is known as the La Transeuropéenne. It will connect Lyon
Lyon
Lyon , is a city in east-central France in the Rhône-Alpes region, situated between Paris and Marseille. Lyon is located at from Paris, from Marseille, from Geneva, from Turin, and from Barcelona. The residents of the city are called Lyonnais....
with Bordeaux
Bordeaux
Bordeaux is a port city on the Garonne River in the Gironde department in southwestern France.The Bordeaux-Arcachon-Libourne metropolitan area, has a population of 1,010,000 and constitutes the sixth-largest urban area in France. It is the capital of the Aquitaine region, as well as the prefecture...
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- Antenne de BalbignyBalbignyBalbigny is a commune in the Loire department in central France.-History:Balbigny owes its name to a Roman general named Balbinius who based himself here in order to conduct a war. Nothing survives from this period...
- CombrondeCombrondeCombronde is a commune in the Puy-de-Dôme department in Auvergne in central France.-References:*...
-Saint-Julien-Puy-LavèzeSaint-Julien-Puy-LavèzeSaint-Julien-Puy-Lavèze is a commune in the Puy-de-Dôme department in Auvergne in central France.-References:*...
-UsselUssel, CorrèzeUssel is a commune in the Corrèze department in central France. Its inhabitants are named Ussellois. The town is best known for its charming old streetscapes and for its pastoral and natural landscapes offering a perfect setting for green alternative vacations.-Location:The community of Ussel is...
-TulleTulleTulle is a commune and capital of the Corrèze department in the Limousin region in central France. It is also the episcopal see of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Tulle...
-Saint-Germain-les-VergnesSaint-Germain-les-VergnesSaint-Germain-les-Vergnes is a commune in the Corrèze department in central France.-Population:-References:*... - Brive-Terrasson-LavilledieuTerrasson-LavilledieuTerrasson-Lavilledieu is a commune in the Dordogne department in Aquitaine in southwestern France.The Gardens of the Imagination —classified as a remarkable garden by the French Ministry of Culture—are situated in Terrasson...
- ThenonThenonThenon is a commune in the Dordogne department in Aquitaine in southwestern France.- History :The region was a strong centre of resistance against Germany in World War II...
-PérigueuxPérigueuxPérigueux is a commune in the Dordogne department in Aquitaine in southwestern France.Périgueux is the prefecture of the department and the capital of the region...
-LibourneLibourneLibourne is a commune in the Gironde department in Aquitaine in southwestern France. It is a sub-prefecture of the department.It is the wine-making capital of northern Gironde and lies near Saint-Émilion and Pomerol.-Geography:... - BalbignyBalbignyBalbigny is a commune in the Loire department in central France.-History:Balbigny owes its name to a Roman general named Balbinius who based himself here in order to conduct a war. Nothing survives from this period...
-ThiersThiers, Puy-de-DômeThiers is a commune in the Puy-de-Dôme department in Auvergne in central France. Thiers is twinned with Bridgnorth, England and Schrobenhausen, Germany.Thiers is built upon a hillside along the Durolle river valley...
-Clermont-FerrandClermont-FerrandClermont-Ferrand is a city and commune of France, in the Auvergne region, with a population of 140,700 . Its metropolitan area had 409,558 inhabitants at the 1999 census. It is the prefecture of the Puy-de-Dôme department...
: Parc de l'image. - CombrondeCombrondeCombronde is a commune in the Puy-de-Dôme department in Auvergne in central France.-References:*...
-Clermont-FerrandClermont-FerrandClermont-Ferrand is a city and commune of France, in the Auvergne region, with a population of 140,700 . Its metropolitan area had 409,558 inhabitants at the 1999 census. It is the prefecture of the Puy-de-Dôme department...
the road merges with the A71 autorouteA71 autorouteThe A71 autoroute is a motorway in central France. It is also called the l'Arverne. It starts at Orléans and ends at Clermont-Ferrand.-Orléans to Bourges:...
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A711 and A710 to A72
This will be a re-numbering of part of the existing A72 autorouteA72 autoroute
The A72 is an autoroute in France.The motorway is operated by Autoroutes du Sud de la France and links Clermont-Ferrand to Saint-Étienne on one of the steepest and meandrous motorways in France...
.
Exchange A711-A710-A89 A junction with the A711A71 autorouteThe A71 autoroute is a motorway in central France. It is also called the l'Arverne. It starts at Orléans and ends at Clermont-Ferrand.-Orléans to Bourges:...
and A710A71 autorouteThe A71 autoroute is a motorway in central France. It is also called the l'Arverne. It starts at Orléans and ends at Clermont-Ferrand.-Orléans to Bourges:...
and the A89.
Rest Area: Branchilion/Pacages
01 (Lezoux) km 12 Towns served: LezouxLezouxLezoux is a commune in the Puy-de-Dôme department in Auvergne in central France.-References:*...
- Rest Area: Limagne
- 02 (Thiers-Ouest) km 23 Towns served: ThiersThiers, Puy-de-DômeThiers is a commune in the Puy-de-Dôme department in Auvergne in central France. Thiers is twinned with Bridgnorth, England and Schrobenhausen, Germany.Thiers is built upon a hillside along the Durolle river valley...
- Rest Area: Les Pins/Le Lac
- 03 (Thiers-Est) km 33 Towns served: ThiersThiers, Puy-de-DômeThiers is a commune in the Puy-de-Dôme department in Auvergne in central France. Thiers is twinned with Bridgnorth, England and Schrobenhausen, Germany.Thiers is built upon a hillside along the Durolle river valley...
- Rest Area: Les Suchères
- 04 (Noirétable) km 47 Towns served: NoirétableNoirétableNoirétable is a commune in the Loire department in central France.-See also:*Communes of the Loire department...
Service Area: Haut-Forez
- 05 (Saint-Germain-Laval) km 69 Towns served: Saint-Germain-Laval
- Rest Area: Les Bruyères/Les Ardilliers
- Exchange A72-A89 Junction with the A72A72 autorouteThe A72 is an autoroute in France.The motorway is operated by Autoroutes du Sud de la France and links Clermont-Ferrand to Saint-Étienne on one of the steepest and meandrous motorways in France...
and A89.
A71 to A20
- Exchange A71-A89 Junction of the A71A71 autorouteThe A71 autoroute is a motorway in central France. It is also called the l'Arverne. It starts at Orléans and ends at Clermont-Ferrand.-Orléans to Bourges:...
and the A89. Towns served: CombrondeCombrondeCombronde is a commune in the Puy-de-Dôme department in Auvergne in central France.-References:*... - 27: Towns served: ManzatManzatManzat is a commune in the Puy-de-Dôme department in Auvergne in central France.-External links:* *...
- Rest Area: Manzat
- 26: Towns served: PontgibaudPontgibaudPontgibaud is a commune in the Puy-de-Dôme department in Auvergne in central France.It is located in the Massif Central region of France on the banks of the Sioule River. The area around the town was historically known for silver and lead mining....
- 25 (La Bourboule) Towns served: Rochefort-MontagneRochefort-MontagneRochefort-Montagne is a commune in the Puy-de-Dôme department in Auvergne in central France.-References:*...
, LaqueuilleLaqueuilleLaqueuille is a commune in the Puy-de-Dôme department in Auvergne in central France.-References:*...
, La BourbouleLa BourbouleLa Bourboule is commune in the Puy-de-Dôme department in Auvergne in central France.-References:*...
and Bourg-LasticBourg-LasticBourg-Lastic is a commune in the Puy-de-Dôme department in Auvergne in central France.-References:*...
- Rest Area: Chavanon
- 24 (Ussel-Est) Towns served: UsselUssel, CorrèzeUssel is a commune in the Corrèze department in central France. Its inhabitants are named Ussellois. The town is best known for its charming old streetscapes and for its pastoral and natural landscapes offering a perfect setting for green alternative vacations.-Location:The community of Ussel is...
and Bort-les-OrguesBort-les-OrguesBort-les-Orgues is a commune in the Corrèze department in central France.- Geography :Bort-les-Orgues is situated on the Dordogne River.The river Rhue forms part of the commune's southeastern border, then flows into the Dordogne....
- Rest Area: La Loutre
- 23 (Ussel-Ouest) Towns served: UsselUssel, CorrèzeUssel is a commune in the Corrèze department in central France. Its inhabitants are named Ussellois. The town is best known for its charming old streetscapes and for its pastoral and natural landscapes offering a perfect setting for green alternative vacations.-Location:The community of Ussel is...
, NeuvicNeuvic, CorrèzeNeuvic is a commune in the Corrèze department in central France.-Geography:The Triouzoune forms the commune's eastern border, then flows into the Dordogne, which forms part of the commune's southern border.-Population:...
, Bort-les-OrguesBort-les-OrguesBort-les-Orgues is a commune in the Corrèze department in central France.- Geography :Bort-les-Orgues is situated on the Dordogne River.The river Rhue forms part of the commune's southeastern border, then flows into the Dordogne....
and MauriacMauriac, CantalMauriac is a commune in the Cantal department in the Auvergne region in south-central France.It lies north-northwest of Aurillac by rail.Mauriac, built on the slope of a volcanic hill, has a medieval church, and the buildings of an old abbey now used as public offices and dwellings; the town owes... - 22 (Égletons) Towns served: ÉgletonsÉgletonsÉgletons is a commune in the Corrèze department in central France.-Population:-References:*...
- Service Area: La Moyenne Corrèze
- 21 (Tulle-Est) Towns served: TulleTulleTulle is a commune and capital of the Corrèze department in the Limousin region in central France. It is also the episcopal see of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Tulle...
and Gimel-les-CascadesGimel-les-CascadesGimel-les-Cascades is a commune in the Corrèze department in central France.-Population:-References:*... - 20 (Tulle-Nord) Towns served: TulleTulleTulle is a commune and capital of the Corrèze department in the Limousin region in central France. It is also the episcopal see of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Tulle...
and UzercheUzercheUzerche is a commune in the Corrèze department in the Limousin region of central France.In 1787, the English writer Arthur Young described the city as "The Pearl of the Limousin," nicknamed because of its picturesque setting, and a name by which it is still widely known today... - 19.1 (Saint-Germain-les-Vergnes) Towns served: Saint-Germain-les-VergnesSaint-Germain-les-VergnesSaint-Germain-les-Vergnes is a commune in the Corrèze department in central France.-Population:-References:*...
- Exchange A20-A89 Junction of the A20A20 autorouteThe A20 autoroute or L'Occitane is a highway through central France.-Regions Crossed:The road travels through the areas of Occitania, Limousin and Midi-Pyrénées. It starts at Vierzon in Cher and finishes in the south at Montauban in Tarn-et-Garonne...
and A89
A20 to Bordeaux
- Exchange A20-A89 Junction with A20A20 autorouteThe A20 autoroute or L'Occitane is a highway through central France.-Regions Crossed:The road travels through the areas of Occitania, Limousin and Midi-Pyrénées. It starts at Vierzon in Cher and finishes in the south at Montauban in Tarn-et-Garonne...
and A89 - 18 (Terrasson) Towns served: Terrasson-LavilledieuTerrasson-LavilledieuTerrasson-Lavilledieu is a commune in the Dordogne department in Aquitaine in southwestern France.The Gardens of the Imagination —classified as a remarkable garden by the French Ministry of Culture—are situated in Terrasson...
- Exchange RN89-A89 Junction with the RN89 as a temporary end to the autoroute.
- Exchange RN89-A89 Junction with the RN89 as a temporary start to the autoroute.
- 17 (Thenon) Towns served: ThenonThenonThenon is a commune in the Dordogne department in Aquitaine in southwestern France.- History :The region was a strong centre of resistance against Germany in World War II...
- 16 (Périgueux-Est) Towns served: PérigueuxPérigueuxPérigueux is a commune in the Dordogne department in Aquitaine in southwestern France.Périgueux is the prefecture of the department and the capital of the region...
- Service Area: Le Manoire
- 15 (Périgueux-Centre) Towns served: PérigueuxPérigueuxPérigueux is a commune in the Dordogne department in Aquitaine in southwestern France.Périgueux is the prefecture of the department and the capital of the region...
- 14 (Périgueux-Ouest) Towns served: PérigueuxPérigueuxPérigueux is a commune in the Dordogne department in Aquitaine in southwestern France.Périgueux is the prefecture of the department and the capital of the region...
- 13.1 (Mussidan) Towns served: MussidanMussidanMussidan is a commune in the Dordogne department in Aquitaine in southwestern France.-Population:-International relations:It is twinned with Woodbridge, Suffolk, England.* Vigy, France; since 1990-References:*...
- 13 (Mussidan-Centre) Towns served: MussidanMussidanMussidan is a commune in the Dordogne department in Aquitaine in southwestern France.-Population:-International relations:It is twinned with Woodbridge, Suffolk, England.* Vigy, France; since 1990-References:*...
and BergeracBergerac, DordogneBergerac is a commune and a sub-prefecture of the Dordogne department in southwestern France.-Population:-Economy:The region is primarily known for wine and tobacco... - 12 (Montpon-Ménestérol) Towns served: Montpon-MénestérolMontpon-MénestérolMontpon-Ménestérol is a commune in the Dordogne department in Aquitaine in southwestern France.-Population:-References:*...
and Sainte-Foy-la-GrandeSainte-Foy-la-GrandeSainte-Foy-la-Grande is a commune in the Gironde department in Aquitaine in southwestern France.-Population:-Personalities:It was the birthplace of:* Paul Broca, surgeon and anthropologist* Élisée Reclus, geographer-References:*...
- Service Area: La Palombières
- 11 (Coutras) Towns served: CoutrasCoutrasCoutras is a commune in the Gironde department in Aquitaine in southwestern France.-History:The Battle of Coutras, one of the most important battles of the French Wars of Religion, was fought there on 20 October 1587.-Population:-References:*...
- Rest Area: Les Vignes
- 10 (Libourne-Nord) Towns served: LibourneLibourneLibourne is a commune in the Gironde department in Aquitaine in southwestern France. It is a sub-prefecture of the department.It is the wine-making capital of northern Gironde and lies near Saint-Émilion and Pomerol.-Geography:...
- 09 (Libourne-Sud) Towns served: LibourneLibourneLibourne is a commune in the Gironde department in Aquitaine in southwestern France. It is a sub-prefecture of the department.It is the wine-making capital of northern Gironde and lies near Saint-Émilion and Pomerol.-Geography:...
- Exchange RN89-A89 Junction with the RN89 which the A89 merges.
- 08 Towns served: VayresVayres, GirondeVayres is a commune in the Gironde department in Aquitaine in southwestern France.-Population:-Sights:*The Château de Vayres...
- 07 Towns served: VayresVayres, GirondeVayres is a commune in the Gironde department in Aquitaine in southwestern France.-Population:-Sights:*The Château de Vayres...
- 06 Towns served: Beychac-et-CaillauBeychac-et-CaillauBeychac-et-Caillau is a commune in the Gironde department in Aquitaine in southwestern France.-Population:-References:*...
- 05 Towns served: Beychac-et-CaillauBeychac-et-CaillauBeychac-et-Caillau is a commune in the Gironde department in Aquitaine in southwestern France.-Population:-References:*...
- 04 Towns served: Beychac-et-CaillauBeychac-et-CaillauBeychac-et-Caillau is a commune in the Gironde department in Aquitaine in southwestern France.-Population:-References:*...
- 03 Towns served: MontussanMontussanMontussan is a commune in the Gironde department in Aquitaine in southwestern France.-Population:...
- 02.2 Towns served: MontussanMontussanMontussan is a commune in the Gironde department in Aquitaine in southwestern France.-Population:...
- 02.1 Towns served: YvracYvracYvrac is a commune in the Gironde department in Aquitaine in southwestern France.-Population:...
- 02 Towns served: YvracYvracYvrac is a commune in the Gironde department in Aquitaine in southwestern France.-Population:...
- 01 Towns served: BordeauxBordeauxBordeaux is a port city on the Garonne River in the Gironde department in southwestern France.The Bordeaux-Arcachon-Libourne metropolitan area, has a population of 1,010,000 and constitutes the sixth-largest urban area in France. It is the capital of the Aquitaine region, as well as the prefecture...
- Exchange A630-RN89 Junction of the RN89 with the A630A630 autorouteThe A630 autoroute is a motorway in south west France. It is the périphérique for Bordeaux and forms part of the European routes E5 E70.It is 2x2 lanes but has been widened to 2x3 lanes. The road was started in 1972 and completed in 1983...
to Bordeaux.