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Pont des Marchands

Bridge in Aude, France

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__NOTOC__ The Pont des Marchands () is a historic bridge in Narbonne, southern France. It serves as a foundation for a row of houses and shops underneath which the Canal de la Robine runs through the old town. Its segmental arch has a span of ca. 15 m. In Roman times the structure featured as many as six arches. It is one of only a handful of bridges worldwide that are lined with shops.

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* Roman bridge * List of Roman bridges * List of medieval bridges in France * Alte Nahebrücke * High Bridge, Lincoln

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