Historic monument or place to visit in ARS SUR MOSELLE, on the theme(s) Archeology, awarded with the Label Listed historic monument (MH).
22 km Roman aqueduct linking the Bouillons de GORZE spring to the city of METZ, built in the 2nd century. Classified as a Historic Monument since 1840.
The aqueduct rises from an altitude of 208m to 184m. It comprises 12.7 km of underground passage, an arcaded bridge visible at ARS-SUR-MOSELLE and JOUY-AUX-ARCHES, and a further 8 km of underground passage.
Of the original 110 piers, only 17 remain connected by arches.
How to get there ?