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Origin and history

The Old Bridge of Belcastel is a 57-metre-long stone stone structure that spans the Aveyron River with five ogival arches. Its paved road and central calvary make it a typical example of medieval bridges adapted to local needs. It mainly serves the church and cemetery from the centre of the village, highlighting its historical role in the circulation between religious and inhabited spaces.

Listed as historical monuments by order of 5 March 1928, this bridge illustrates the architectural heritage of Aveyron. Its robust structure and its integration into the Belcastel landscape reflect medieval construction techniques, while still serving as a link between the two shores. The property of the bridge belongs to the municipality, which guarantees its preservation as part of the local heritage.

Available sources, such as Wikipedia and Monumentum, confirm its protected status and its precise location in the department of Aveyron in the Occitan region. Although its detailed history remains partial, its inscription in 1928 attests to its cultural and architectural importance for the commune and its inhabitants.

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