Orbiel Aqueduct Explained

Pont-canal de l'Orbiel
Carries:Canal du Midi
Crosses:Orbiel River
Location:Trèbes
Material1:Masonry
Material2:Masonry
Number Spans:3
Coordinates:43.2146°N 2.4393°W

The Orbiel Aqueduct (French: Pont-canal de l'Orbiel) is one of several aqueducts on the Canal du Midi. Until its building, the canal crossed the River Orbiel on the level. A dam on the Orbiel was demolished and replaced with the Aqueduct. It was built in 1686-87 by and designed by Marshal Sebastien Vauban,[1] It is found in the city of Trèbes.

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  1. Book: Rolt, L. T. C. . L. T. C. Rolt . From Sea to Sea . Ohio University Press . 1973 . 0-8214-0152-1 .