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Pont des Marchands
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The Pont des Marchands (English: Merchants' Bridge) 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.[1] In Roman times the structure featured as many as six arches.
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Coordinates | 43.183201°N 3.003693°E / 43.183201; 3.003693 |
Crosses | Canal de la Robine |
Locale | Narbonne, Aude, France |
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Design | Segmental arch bridge |
Longest span | Ca. 15 m (49.2 ft) |
No. of spans | 1 (once 6) |
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It is one of only a handful of bridges worldwide that are lined with shops.[2]