Pont Flavien, Roman bridge in Saint-Chamas, France.
Pont Flavien is a Roman stone bridge spanning the Touloubre River at roughly 25 meters long. A central arch carries the roadway while two monumental gateways stand at each end of the structure.
The structure was built in the first century as part of a Roman road connecting Marseille and Arles. It was constructed under the direction of Lucius Donnius Flavos, whose name remains preserved in inscriptions on the stone.
Latin inscriptions carved into the stonework record the names of those who built and maintained it. These texts offer a direct connection to the people who engineered this structure nearly two thousand years ago.
The bridge is freely accessible to pedestrians and cyclists without any special preparation or equipment needed. It sits along walking trails in the Bouches-du-Rhône region and can be easily visited during a casual walk.
It is the only Roman bridge in France where two matching triumphal arches have been preserved at both ends. These symmetrical gateway structures give the crossing a rare and striking appearance.
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