What have the Romans ever done for us?
David & Karen Taylor · Provencal History & TraditionsBy David Taylor
One of their many successes was the construction of the bridge ‘Pont Julien’ dating to 3BC crossing the Calavon river near Bonnieux.
There are three wide arches, built this way to allow the torrents of water to pass. It may look a gentle trickle in this picture but we have Explore this Post
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