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The 14th-century bridge, proving its mettle post-WW2 bombardment

The 14th-century bridge, proving its mettle post-WW2 bombardment

#Military and Cold War #Architecture and design
Nicolo Ciampini Nicolo Ciampini

In France, a 14th-century bridge stands tall, victorious despite a 1944 bombardment, centuries after its initial erection in Chambonas.

The Pont de Chambonas, a French architectural marvel, finds itself in the quaint town of Chambonas. Initially constructed in the 14th century, the structure underwent a rebuild in the 16th. Fast forward to 1944, and a bombardment tested its resilience, but surprisingly, it withstood the onslaught. And while we can't confirm if Viollet-le-Duc was the architect, the bridge remains an intriguing piece of French history, befitting any connoisseur's itinerary.

Sources: Wikipedia, OpenStreetMap, Wikidata, Wikimedia Commons

Written by Nicolo Ciampini

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