Pont du Moulin, Stone bridge in Thorame-Haute, France.
The Pont du Moulin is a stone arch bridge crossing the Verdon River with two uneven arches. The larger arch measures about 20 meters across while the smaller one spans about 5 meters, and the entire structure rises about 9 meters above the water.
A master mason named Eustache Ventre from Colmars completed this bridge in 1688, replacing an older wooden structure from 1626. The new stone construction represented a significant improvement and was designed to outlast the earlier wooden crossing.
The name refers to mills that once operated in the area, powered by the river's flow. Visitors can see how the structure fits into the Haute-Provence landscape and served as a key crossing point for people traveling through this mountainous region.
The bridge is in poor condition with damaged stone facing and missing sections that may have been washed away by the river. Visitors should be cautious and avoid close contact or touching the structure to ensure their safety.
Local people often mistakenly call it the Roman Bridge even though it was built in the 17th century. Old postcards from the area instead name it after the Serpeigier mountain that it leads toward.
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