to almost 53 meters in height. It took stacks of 105 meters and nearly 12,000 km of cable to suspend the bridge. Hermitage Park With nearly 30 acres, Hermitage park is located on the former site of the cement works, Poliet & Chausson. The park takes its name to an old chapel that was once located on the hillside. The park's highest point is 63 meters, with a network of trails allowing hikers to enjoy the views offered by the park on the Garonne and Bordeaux. Trails There are several well worn trails in the area offering hikers many different choices to undertake. There are walks that give the chance to discover the natural landscapes of the right bank of the river, while there are two walks that enable to hiker to explore the city. Public Transport TBC Network Tramway Mérignac Centre ↔ La Gardette-Bassens-Carbon-Blanc / Floirac Dravemont Bus Network As of February 22, 2010 Trans Gironde Network Personalities Richard II of England Lamine Diatta Christophe Dugarry Miguel Pacios See also Communes of the Gironde department References External links (in French) Office of Tourism (in French) Communes of Gironde