Vieux pont de Sospel

The fortified bridge spans 36 meters across the Bevera River with two stone arches and a central defensive tower rising from its structure.

First mentioned in documents from 1217, the bridge received its stone construction in 1522, serving as a vital link between Nice and Piedmont.

The bridge tower housed a toll collection point for mule caravans transporting salt and goods between France and Italy through the Alpine routes.

The bridge stands at Place Saint-Nicolas and remains open to pedestrians, offering direct access to the historical center of Sospel.

After German forces destroyed it in 1944, workers reconstructed the bridge in 1957 using the original stones recovered from the river.

Location: Sospel

Inception: 1358

Length: 36 m

Longest Span: 15 m

Width: 5.5 m

Made from material: stone, masonry

GPS coordinates: 43.87800,7.44917

Latest update: June 23, 2025 10:55