Toulouse : Twin bridges spanning the Canal du Midi and the Brienne Canal
Haute-GaronneReference
PA00094628
Latitude
43.611032
Longitude
1.41869
Address
70 B Boulevard de la Marquette 31000 Toulouse
Construction era
17e siècle;3e quart 18e siècle;19e siècle
Protection date
1967/11/21 : inscrit MH
Protection cause
Ponts jumeaux enjambant le canal du Midi et le canal de Brienne (cad. non cadastré ; domaine public) : inscription par arrêté du 21 novembre 1967
Description
These bridges testify to the economic past of Languedoc. The first was built in the 17th century, while the second date of 1774. They are linked to the work of the Languedoc canal and that of Brienne. In the 19th century, a side channel was added to the first two, leading to the realization of a third bridge. Together, they form an elegant classic composition embellished by the bas-relief of the sculptor François Lucas, installed in 1775.
