Construction of the bridge XVIIIe siècle (≈ 1850)
Estimated construction period
13 mai 1996
Registration Historic Monument
Registration Historic Monument 13 mai 1996 (≈ 1996)
Bridge registration order
Aujourd'hui
Aujourd'hui
Aujourd'hui Aujourd'hui (≈ 2025)
Position de référence.
Heritage classified
Old bridge in the village overhanging the Resaigne on the C.D. 17 from Langres to Grenant, as well as the wall extending on the shore downstream north side (Box AB DP/128): inscription by order of 13 May 1996
Key figures
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Origin and history
The old bridge of Grandchamp is a typical 18th-century roadworks located in the Haute-Marne department. Built of stone, it is distinguished by its three arches in basket handle, its apron in donkey back and triangular beaks. These architectural elements reflect the construction techniques of the small bridges of that time, designed to facilitate local movement while resisting frequent flooding of streams.
This bridge spans the Resaigne on departmental road 17, connecting Langres to Grenant. It was listed as a Historical Monument by order of 13 May 1996, including also the wall that extends it on the north shore. Owned by the department, it illustrates the road and hydraulic heritage of Champagne-Ardenne, a region marked by a dense network of secondary roads essential for economic and social exchanges of the 17th and 18th centuries.
The location of the bridge, in place of the Monument in the village of Grandchamp, underlines its central role in the spatial organization of the commune. The bridges of that time served not only as a crossing, but also as a meeting and flow control point in a region where agriculture and local trade were closely dependent on road infrastructure. Their preservation reflects the importance attached to these works, which are often modest but vital for rural communities.
