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The Old Bridge, located in the village of Saint-Jean-du-Gard (Gard, Occitanie), is a 124-metre-long stone structure, characterized by five arches in the middle of the village and a donkey back above the main arch. Although tradition sometimes associated it with Roman times, its construction seems to date mainly from the 16th century, with major restorations in the 18th century. Triangular foreclosures protect its batteries from currents, and its masonry combines arcs with ordinary stone filling.

The bridge was completed in 1734 and then severely damaged by a flood in 1958, requiring partial reconstruction in 1961. He was registered as a historical monument by order of 30 May 1950, thereby recognizing his heritage value. Owned by the municipality, it illustrates the evolution of river construction techniques and the adaptation to natural constraints in the south of France.

Available sources, including Wikipedia and Monumentum, highlight its role in the local landscape and its integration into the Gard's protected monuments lists. Its exact address, 22 Place Carnot, and its Insee code (30269) confirm its anchoring in the territory of Saint-Jean-du-Gard, between Nîmes and the Cevennes.

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