Aqueduc romain de Carhaix-Plouguer

The Roman aqueduct of Carhaix-Plouguer extends over 27 kilometers, featuring underground channels and visible sections across multiple municipalities in Brittany.

Built between the first and fourth centuries, this engineering structure supplied water to the ancient Roman city of Vorgium through an intricate network of channels.

The aqueduct demonstrates Roman technical expertise in hydraulic architecture, with its strategic placement and construction methods reflecting ancient engineering knowledge.

Visitors can observe remaining sections of the aqueduct along the Rue de l'Aqueduc-Romain in Carhaix-Plouguer, with additional segments visible in neighboring communes.

The structure includes a 900-meter tunnel near Kervoaguel and a 13-meter-high passage near Kerampest, maintaining a precise slope of 0.27 meters per kilometer.

Location: Carhaix-Plouguer

Address: rue de l'Aqueduc-Romain

GPS coordinates: 48.27593,-3.53922

Latest update: June 23, 2025 09:49