Gorze Aqueduct in Metz

The aqueduct connecting Gorze to Metz is a Roman aqueduct built at the beginning of the second century.Divodurum (Metz) is the capital of the Mediomatris, at the crossroads of the south-north and east-west axes, i.e. on the Roman roads from Lyon to Trier and from Reims to Strasbourg. The city, which had about 20,000 inhabitants in the second century, needed a supply of spring water to supply the fountains, the three Roman baths, the public latrines and the craftsmen. The exact distribution points are not known because no trace remains (Wikipedia).

It's great that the cycle path goes right past here. This aqueduct dates back to the 1st century and was 22 km long, presumably having 110 arches. The tallest arch measured 32 meters. Today, 16 arches remain here. Another seven arches stand in Ars-sur-Moselle.