Pont sur la Laye, Roman bridge in Mane, France.
Pont sur la Laye is a stone bridge crossing the Laye stream with three arches of different sizes separated by piers with triangular reinforcements. The structure follows an uneven pattern with different width passages that divide the water flow into separate sections.
The main arch was built at the end of the 1st century AD and shows Roman building techniques. The two side arches were added later in the 17th century and expanded the original structure.
The bridge shows how people and merchants crossed this waterway over many centuries and still defines the character of the place today. It connects to the ancient trade routes that ran through this region.
The bridge works well for crossing and exploring the paths along the stream near the town center. Since it is an ancient structure, sturdy footwear is advisable to walk safely on the possibly uneven stone surfaces.
The three openings have very different widths, with the largest opening being roughly four times wider than the smallest one. This unusual design made it possible to handle the irregular water flow of the stream.
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