Construction of the bridge 1773 (≈ 1773)
Stone bridge with two built arches.
7 novembre 1979
Registration Historic Monument
Registration Historic Monument 7 novembre 1979 (≈ 1979)
Official protection of the bridge.
Aujourd'hui
Aujourd'hui
Aujourd'hui Aujourd'hui (≈ 2025)
Position de référence.
Heritage classified
The bridge (cad. not cadastralized; public domain): registration by decree of 7 November 1979
Key figures
Information non disponible - No character mentioned
Sources insufficient to identify actors.
Origin and history
The bridge of Carraou, located in Cassagne in Haute-Garonne (Occitanie region), is a stone work dating from 1773. It is distinguished by its two arched structure and a system of fastening parapets using tones and mortises. This bridge, inscribed in the Historical Monuments by order of 7 November 1979, is located near a feudal motte, highlighting its anchoring in a wider historical landscape.
The construction of the bridge in the 3rd quarter of the 18th century is part of a period when road and river infrastructures are developing significantly in France. Stone bridges, such as the one in Carraou, then played an essential role in facilitating local exchanges and connecting rural communities. Their robustness and durability made them key elements of the architectural and utility heritage of the time.
The Carraou bridge is now owned by the town of Cassagne. Although its exact location is estimated with a precision deemed "a priori satisfactory" (note 6/10), it remains an architectural testimony of 18th century engineering. Its registration as Historic Monuments in 1979 attests to its heritage value, although the available sources do not mention specific characters or events related to its construction or historical use.
