Aqueduct of the Gier, Roman aqueduct in Chaponost, France
The Aqueduct of the Gier extends for 86 kilometers from the Pilat massif to Lyon, featuring stone arches and underground tunnels across multiple communes.
The Romans constructed this water supply system during the first and second centuries to deliver water from the Gier River to the ancient city of Lugdunum.
The remaining 72 arches at Le Plat de l'Air in Chaponost demonstrate the engineering capabilities of Roman builders in managing water distribution across varied terrain.
The archaeological site remains are accessible through guided tours from the Tourist Office, with the best preserved section located along the roadside in Chaponost.
The structure incorporates eleven maintenance tunnels, including an 825-meter passage near Mornant with access points positioned every 77 meters for maintenance purposes.
Location: Chaponost
Location: Brignais
Location: Sainte-Foy-lès-Lyon
Location: Mornant
Location: Soucieu-en-Jarrest
Location: 5th arrondissement of Lyon
Inception: 1 century
Website: https://aqueduc-romain-du-gier.fr
Address: 40 Rte des Pins, 69630 Chaponost, France 69630 Chaponost
Website: https://aqueduc-romain-du-gier.fr
GPS coordinates: 45.72142,4.76018
Latest update: July 8, 2025 15:05
The ancient structures transported water across valleys and plains using gravity. Built by Roman and Ottoman engineers, these aqueducts stand up to 50 meters tall, crossing valleys on multiple levels of stone arches. The structures supplied cities with fresh water from distant springs and rivers.
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