Pont d'Asfeld, Stone bridge at Vauban Fortifications in Briançon, France.
The Pont d'Asfeld spans the Durance River with a single arch extending 38 meters across and rising 55 meters above the riverbed.
Built between 1729 and 1731 following the orders of Marquis d'Asfeld, this bridge replaced a wooden structure constructed in 1708 for military purposes.
The bridge features a central iron cross with a stone pyramid and a bronze plaque marking 1734, commemorating Claude-François Bidal's promotion to Marshal of France.
The structure connects Briançon to Fort des Têtes, providing passage across the Durance gorge for both residents and visitors exploring the fortifications.
The construction required over 2,000 stone blocks and utilized an innovative wooden scaffold system to position the voussoirs during the six-month arch assembly.
Location: Briançon
Part of: Fortifications of Vauban
GPS coordinates: 44.89880,6.64730
Latest update: June 6, 2025 15:40
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