Pont de Moret, Medieval arch bridge in Moret-Loing-et-Orvanne, France.
Pont de Moret is a medieval stone arch bridge that spans across the Loing River, connecting different parts of the town. The structure features multiple arches that carry you over the waterway and form the characteristic design of the crossing.
King Philip II ordered this bridge built in the late 12th century as part of the defensive network between France and Burgundy. During World War II in 1944, it was heavily damaged but later rebuilt and officially protected as a historical monument.
The bridge appears in paintings by Alfred Sisley, who was drawn to its stone arches reflected in the water. These artworks helped make it a recognizable landmark that visitors still seek out today.
The bridge is easily accessible by foot and offers good views of the river and surroundings from multiple points. Visit in dry weather to better see the stonework and get clear views of the water reflections below.
At the far end of the bridge stands the Porte de Bourgogne gate, a historic fortified entrance that was part of the town's medieval defenses. Historical records mention that water mills once lined the riverbanks in this area, turning with the current and powering local industries.
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