Corps of Bridges and Roads (France) facts for kids
The Corps of Bridges is a special group of public servants in France. They are like highly skilled engineers and experts who work for the French government.
People who join this group get their training at important schools. One main school is the École des Ponts ParisTech. Many students also come from the École Polytechnique or the École Normale Supérieure.
In 2002, several groups of engineers joined together to form a bigger team. These included engineers who worked on bridges and roads. It also included experts in civil aviation (airplanes and airports), geography, and even weather! Students who want to work in civil aviation still train at the French Civil Aviation University.
Who are some famous members?
Many important people have been part of the Corps of Bridges. Here are a few:
- Paul-Louis Arslanian
- Henri Becquerel - A famous scientist who discovered radioactivity!
- Michel Bernard
- Gérard Mestrallet
- Jean Peyrelevade
- Marie François Sadi Carnot - He even became a president of France!
- Jacques Villiers
