Vieux pont sur la Mayenne (Laval)
N 48° 04.099 W 000° 46.142
30U E 666195 N 5326301
[FR] Le vieux pont de Laval est un pont du 12e-13e siècle et est le seul pont de la ville jusqu'au 19e siècle. [EN] The old bridge of Laval dates from the 12th to 13th centuries and it was the only bridge in the city until the 19th century.
Waymark Code: WM4478
Location: France
Date Posted: 07/05/2008
Views: 21
[FR] Cet édifice date du Moyen Age mais était très différent à l'époque. En effet, il y avait une porte qui se nommait St Julien; des maisons sur pilotis recouvraient le pont et il y avait 5 arches au lieu de 3 aujourd'hui.
[EN] This edifice dates from the Middle Ages but was very different at that time. In fact, there as a gate called St Julien; houses on stilts covering the bridge and there were 5 arches instead of 3 today.
(French text taken from (
visit link) . English translation by RitC)
What type of traffic does this bridge support?: pedestrians, motor vehicles
What kind of gap does this bridge cross?:
Mayenne river
Date constructed: 15e siècle
Is the bridge still in service for its original purpose?: Yes
Name of road or trail the bridge services: Rue du pont de Mayenne
Location:
Laval
Length of bridge: Not listed
Height of bridge: Not listed
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