Agen aqueduct, Navigable aqueduct in Le Passage and Agen, France
The Agen aqueduct is a navigable water channel with 23 arches that carries boats across a river from one shore to the other. The structure rises about 10 meters above the water and extends for a considerable distance with wide openings between its piers.
Work on the structure began in 1839 and was completed in 1849 after overcoming several delays during construction. An engineer named Jean-Baptiste de Baudre supervised the building of this stone bridge for boats.
The structure takes its name from the river it crosses and connected two shores that were previously separated. Visitors can sense its importance for regional infrastructure when walking across the stone arches.
The passage for boats is tight, and vessels must wait for clearance to cross since multiple boats cannot pass at the same time. It is important to allow time and prepare for possible waits if planning a crossing.
The stones used in construction were chosen from the Quercy region, an area known for stone quarrying and quality materials. At its completion, it was the longest aqueduct of its kind in France, a technical achievement visitors can still appreciate today.
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