Pont Saint-Michel - Chambord - Centre Val de Loire - France - Arch Bridges on Waymarking.com

[FR] Le Pont Saint Michel traverse le Cosson à l'est du bourg, juste devant le Château Royal de Chambord. Il aurait été construit sur une ancienne voie Gallo-romaine qui rejoignait la commune voisine de Blois. Sa belle structure de moellons calcaires et pierres de tailles en fait un solide et remarquable ouvrage.

Le pont en pierre est constitué de sept arches (5 grandes et 2 petites).

[EN] The Pont Saint Michel crosses the Cosson to the east of the village, just in front of the Château Royal de Chambord. It is said to have been built on an ancient Gallo-Roman road leading to the neighboring town of Blois. Its beautiful structure of limestone rubble and dressed stone makes it a solid and remarkable structure.

The stone bridge comprises seven arches (5 large and 2 small).

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Length of bridge: 40 What type of traffic does this bridge support?: Piétons, vélos... What kind of gap does this bridge cross?: Rivière : Le Cosson Is the bridge still in service for its original purpose?: oui Name of road or trail the bridge services: Pas de nom Location: Chambord Height of bridge: Not listed Date constructed: Not listed

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