Aqueduct of Luynes, Roman aqueduct in Luynes, France
The Aqueduct of Luynes is a Roman water channel built with five stacked stone arches extending through the Valley of the Arennes in Indre-et-Loire. The structure carried water across the landscape using a carefully designed slope built into its masonry construction.
This water system was built in the 2nd or 3rd century and remained in use until the 12th century. It underwent repairs in the medieval period and has been protected as a historical monument since 1862.
This structure demonstrates how Romans managed water supply across long distances in northern France. Today it shows visitors the engineering knowledge and skill that made such projects possible centuries ago.
The site sits about 1.5 kilometers northeast of central Luynes and welcomes visitors freely throughout the year. You can walk to it easily without tickets or advance bookings needed.
The water channel inside uses solid stone masonry rather than lead or clay pipes, which was an unusual choice for that era. This sturdy construction allowed it to survive and function for over 800 years.
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