The high bridge at Colmars spans the Verdon, which it overlooks by more than 20m.
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The high bridge is shown on the Cassini map. It could be likened to the Abrau bridge in Allos (late 16th or 17th century). It was listed as a historic monument on December 29, 1948. It comprises a single semicircular arch with two rows of keystones. The entire first row, in the depth of the arch, is made of ashlar. On both sides, the arch rests on an ashlar base that forms a slight overhang and rests directly on the rock. The bolt holes are still visible on both sides, aligned with the last...