The Messan bridge

  • The Messan bridge

Presentation

The Messan-la-Chaussée bridge dates from 1713. It is still nicknamed the "Chaussée-Leray".
Chaussée le Rais", "Chaussée le Roy" or "Chaussée le Retz"... Its spelling has changed over time.

This causeway supported the old Roman road from Nantes to Saint-Père en Retz.
It is conceivable that this earthen embankment was used as a passageway for this road, which later became a Roman road.
It was also very useful for holding back floodwaters from the Grand-lieu lake, thus protecting the Buzay marshes.
Information
  • PERIOD OF SITE OR HISTORIC MONUMENT :
    • 18th century
  • DETAILS FOR CIVIL ARCHITECTURE :
    • Rural heritage (fountain, oven...)
  • Geographical zone :
    • Rouans

Map

Map

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Le pont de Messan
Messan
44640
ROUANS
GPS coordinates
Latitude : 47.19433
Longitude : -1.85416
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Contact details
The Messan bridge
Messan
44640
ROUANS
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