Pont de Moulin sur Cance, 19th century suspension bridge in Vernosc-lès-Annonay, France.
The Pont de Moulin sur Cance is a suspension bridge that crosses the Cance River using metal cables to support an oak plank walkway. The structure spans roughly 18 meters and connects the two municipalities of Quintenas and Vernosc-lès-Annonay for foot traffic.
The bridge was designed between 1863 and 1865 by engineer Marc Seguin to provide access to a mill on the river's right bank. It gained recognition as a French historical monument in 1981 and underwent extensive restoration work in the early 2010s.
The structure links two neighboring communities and serves as a symbol of local heritage that residents have maintained across generations. It represents the kind of practical engineering that shaped rural life in this valley during the 19th century.
The bridge is open to pedestrians only and has been thoroughly renovated to ensure safe crossing conditions. Visitors should approach with care since the wooden surface can be slippery after rain or in damp conditions.
Documentary films have recorded the bridge's history and restoration process, featuring interviews with local residents and construction workers. These films reveal the careful techniques used to restore it while maintaining its original character.
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