When was the old bridge of Sospel built?

It dates from the second half of the twelfth century, during the medieval period.

Can you climb the tower that surmounts the bridge?

No, only external observation of the structure is possible.

When was the bridge listed as a historical monument?

The listing order dates from 8 July 1924.

Vieux pont de Sospel

Sospel

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Château Saint-Jeannet (Saint-Jeannet Castle)Accommodation on site27 km

Vieux pont de Sospel stands in Sospel (Alpes-Maritimes), in the Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur region of France. The building is listed as a historic monument (dating recorded in the Mérimée database: second half of the 12th century, 15th century, 17th century). Its opening hours and prices have not been verified at the source yet.

The old bridge of Sospel, built in the second half of the twelfth century, spans the Bévéra in the heart of the village. This medieval structure is distinguished by the tower rising at its centre, forming a rare architectural ensemble where defence and passage intertwine. Listed as a historical monument since 1924, it remains a testimony to twelfth-century engineering in the Maritime Alps.

What to know

The bridge can be freely viewed from the village streets with no entry fee.
The structure can be observed from the outside; no interior visit of the tower is currently available.
Its location in the town centre makes it accessible year-round on foot from the village car park.

Where this château is

Sospel · Alpes-Maritimes · Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur

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Address

Place Malpertuis, 06380 Sospel

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Heritage status: Listed historic monument (classé); Mérimée record PA00080876
Period of construction: second half of the 12th century, 15th century, 17th century

Frequently asked

When was the old bridge of Sospel built?: It dates from the second half of the twelfth century, during the medieval period.
Can you climb the tower that surmounts the bridge?: No, only external observation of the structure is possible.
When was the bridge listed as a historical monument?: The listing order dates from 8 July 1924.