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The bridge of Paravis, located at Feugarolles in the Lot-et-Garonne, is a medieval structure crossing the Auvignon. Traditionally attributed to the Romanesque era, it consists of two arches in the middle of a hanger resting on a central pile with triangular fore-beek. The arches, extra-backed, peak three meters above the stretch, and the whole is built in limestone rubble. Although the parapet has disappeared, the bridge remains used as a farm road.

The construction of the bridge dates back to the Middle Ages, with a possible attribution to the Romanesque period, although this dating is based on oral tradition. Its location, near the priory of Paravis, suggests a link with local religious and agricultural activities. The work, inscribed in the Historical Monuments in 1987, now belongs to the commune of Feugarolles. Its modest but functional architecture reflects its utilitarian role in the rural landscape.

The Paravis Bridge illustrates medieval engineering applied to local infrastructure. Its arches in the middle and its central pile are characteristic of the construction techniques of the time. Although partially degraded (disappearance of the parapet), it retains a practical function, demonstrating the sustainability of medieval works in rural areas. Its approximate location, noted as "a priori satisfactory", makes it a discreet but emblematic element of local heritage.

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