点评:We were on a cycling trip from Agen to Sarlat-de-Canéda, and passing this bridge (also known as the Agen Aqueduct) was a nice start to our trip, it is a spectacular structure. Spanning 550 metres with a approximately 9-metre wide canal lane, is the longest masonry canal bridge in Europe, the second longest aqueduct in France after Briare. It was completed in 1849, and was named a historic monument in in 2003. At the time, it represented a major engineering milestone. It is built entirely of local Quercy stone, recognizable by its white or pale yellow colour, a stone common to many bastides and structures in the region. This strong, fine-grain stone is know for its water resistance and ease of precise cutting. Its neoclassical design consists of 23 semi-circle arches. The bridge spans the Garonne River, and is part of the historic and UNESCO World Heritage-listed Canal des Deux Mers waterway system that links the Atlantic Ocean to the Mediterranean Sea. The Garonne river begins in the Pyrenées and flows northwest. Due to snowmelt and rainfall, the Garonne can experience sudden flooding. The creation of the bridge at this point allows for more reliable navigation to avoid the hazards of the river, making possible a year-round transport of timber, wine, grain, etc. Its presence made a significant difference in the economic expansion of the area. It has a pedestrian walkway with panoramic views of the area, particularly lovely during sunset. Note that there is a café velo at the Chateau d'eau as one passes under the bridge, a nice place to relax for cyclists.
翻译:我们当时正骑行从阿让前往萨尔拉德卡内达,途经这座桥(也称阿让渡槽)为我们的旅程开了个好头,它真是一座壮观的建筑。这座桥全长550米,运河通道宽约9米,是欧洲最长的石砌运河桥,也是法国第二长的渡槽,仅次于布里亚尔渡槽。它于1849年竣工,并于2003年被列为历史古迹。在当时,它的建成代表着一项重要的工程里程碑。桥身完全由当地的凯尔西石建造而成,这种石头以其白色或淡黄色而著称,是该地区许多堡垒式建筑和建筑物的常用石材。这种质地细腻、坚固耐用的石头以其防水性和易于精确切割而闻名。桥梁采用新古典主义设计,由23个半圆形拱组成。它横跨加龙河,是连接大西洋和地中海的历史悠久的双海运河系统的一部分,该系统已被联合国教科文组织列入世界遗产名录。加龙河发源于比利牛斯山脉,向西北方向流淌。由于积雪融化和降雨,加龙河有时会发生突发性洪水。此处桥梁的修建使得航行更加可靠,避开了河流的危险,从而实现了木材、葡萄酒、谷物等货物的全年运输。桥梁的建成极大地促进了该地区的经济发展。桥下设有步行道,可饱览周边全景,尤其是在日落时分,景色格外迷人。值得一提的是,在桥下的水城堡(Chateau d'eau)里有一家自行车咖啡馆,是骑行者休憩放松的好去处。