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The Arch of Germanicus, built around 18-19 AD in Saintes, is a two-bay road arch erected in honor of the Emperor Tiberius, his son Drusus, and his nephew Germanicus, financed by a local notable, Gaius Julius Rufus. It marked the main entrance to the Roman city of Mediolanum Santonum, at the bridge over the Charente, organizing traffic in both directions. This sober monument, nearly 15 meters high, is adorned with fluted pilasters and composite capitals, among the oldest in the West. Saved from demolition in 1843 thanks to Prosper Mérimée, it was moved and restored, becoming a major symbol of Romanization and one of the best-preserved Gallo-Roman remains in Saintes. Listed as a historic monument since 1905, it testifies to the importance of the city during the Roman era.

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Impressive bridge. Well worth seeing!

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A truly interesting bridge. It's worth a stop.

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Almost obligatory passage to cross the Charente, but it’s worth the detour

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View of the Arch of Germanicus and the Saintes pedestrian bridge

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Tonnay-Charente marina and view of the suspension bridge (One of the oldest suspension bridges in Europe - 1842)

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It is another of the engineering jewels of the area.

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The arch was first built on the Roman bridge over the Charente. It is not a triumphal arch, but rather a homage to Tiberius, Germanicus and Drusus.

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