Cesse Aqueduct, Navigable aqueduct in Mirepeisset, France.
The Cesse Aqueduct spans 64 meters in length and rises 14 meters high, featuring three stone arches that carry the Canal du Midi over the Cesse River.
Marshal Vauban designed this water bridge in 1686, and master mason John Gaudot completed its construction in 1690, replacing an earlier curved dam by Pierre-Paul Riquet.
The structure represents a significant element of the Canal du Midi network, which connects the Atlantic Ocean to the Mediterranean Sea through innovative engineering.
The central arch measures 18.3 meters while the two side arches extend 14.6 meters each, allowing boats to navigate the canal while the river flows underneath.
The upstream facade displays visible marks from flood damage throughout centuries, while the downstream section maintains its original 17th-century appearance.
Location: Mirepeisset
Official opening: 1690
Height: 14 m
Length: 64 m
GPS coordinates: 43.28000,2.91528
Latest update: May 27, 2025 12:34
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