Orb Aqueduct, Navigable aqueduct in Béziers, France.
The Orb Aqueduct extends 240 meters across the Orb River, featuring seven stone spans and reaching a height of 12 meters above the water.
Engineers completed the structure in 1858 to prevent boats from navigating a dangerous 750-meter section of the Orb River during their Canal du Midi journey.
The aqueduct represents a major achievement in French civil engineering, carrying boats of the Canal du Midi as part of the Mediterranean-Atlantic water connection.
Two parallel towpaths along the sides of the aqueduct allow visitors to cross the structure while observing boats passing through the single-lane water channel.
The structure contains a masonry trough sealed with concrete, supporting the canal water above while allowing the natural river to flow beneath its arches.
Location: Béziers
Height: 12 m
Length: 240 m
GPS coordinates: 43.33444,3.21278
Latest update: June 23, 2025 09:44
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