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The Pont de Saint-Georges de Camboulas is a medieval building located in Pont-de-Salars, Aveyron, Occitanie region. Although its first construction dates back to the 12th century, the current bridge dates back to 1872. It is characterized by a schist structure, composed of two arches, a central pile and extended abutments. This bridge resisted major climatic events, such as the devastating flood of the Viaur in 1909, which had destroyed several other bridges in the area, including Pont-de-Salars and a nearby Roman bridge.

The St George's Bridge of Camboulas was listed as historic monuments on 17 July 1978. This heritage recognition underscores its architectural and historical importance to the municipality. Today, it belongs to the municipality of Pont-de-Salars and remains a testimony of local engineering, mixing medieval heritage and 19th century reconstruction.

The location of the bridge on the Viaur makes it a key element of the landscape and history of the region. Its inclusion in the Merimée base and its presence in the lists of historic monuments of Aveyron reinforce its status as a heritage to be preserved. Available sources such as Wikipedia and Monumentum confirm its role in local history and its architectural interest.

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