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Heritage classified

Origin and history

The Vieux-Pont de Vins-sur-Caramy, located in the Var, is often nicknamed "Roman bridge" or "medieval bridge", although its current stone structure does not date back to these periods. Originally, a wooden bridge called "Plank" connected the two banks of the Caramy from the Middle Ages. Fragiled by successive floods, including the one of 1788 that destroyed its main part, it was rebuilt in stone in 1862 to ensure better sustainability.

The current structure, of a donkey-back type with three arches vaulted, has a main arch of 14 meters range. Entirely masonry, he benefited from a restoration in 1995 to preserve his integrity. Since February 2, 1931, it has been listed as a historical monument, demonstrating the evolution of construction techniques and the strategic importance of bridges in local communication networks.

Owned by the municipality of Vins-sur-Caramy, the bridge also illustrates the challenges posed by the whims of the Caramy River, whose recurrent floods marked the history of the region's infrastructure. Its classification reflects its historical and technical heritage value in the Var landscape.

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