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Origin and history

The Five Bridge, located in Cuers in the Var, is a building built in the 14th and 15th centuries. Although its precise dating remains uncertain, its inscription as a Historic Monument in 1976 bears witness to its heritage importance. The building, owned by the commune, is distinguished by its structure in multiple arches, typical of medieval hydraulic systems in Provence.

The location of the aqueduct, referred to as "Roy de Valcras" or "179 Route de Valcros", reflects a geographical accuracy deemed mediocre (note 5/10). This type of work, common in arid or agricultural areas, played a key role in the water supply of villages and crops. In Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur, the medieval aqueducts illustrated the technical know-how of the period, often linked to the needs of rural communities and dominant agricultural activities.

Ranked by ministerial decree in 1976, the Five Ponts' aqueduct does not have a precise cadastre in the archives, but its status as a public domain confirms its collective use. Available sources, such as the Merimée or Monumentum base, highlight its representative character of Provencal hydraulic infrastructures, without providing details about its sponsors or its exact use in the Middle Ages.

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