Monument of Provence
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The Julien Bridge was built under the orders of Julius Ceasar.
 The Julien Bridge is located on the Domitian Way (via Domitia), which passed through Cavaillon linking Narbonne (Colonia Narbo Martius) with Turino (Augusta Taurinorum) to finally reach the Alps and provide communications with Rome. It owes its name to the proximity of Apt, called at the time Colonia Apta Julia.
Classed on the 1914 list as "Historical monument".
Traditionally dated from the year 3 BC, the architecture of this edifice, 80 m long, 6 m wide, 11.50 m high, and with a span of 46 m, is characterized by its quite elegant appearance, thanks to the three, very wide semi-circular arches providing a lightness of style and solidity. The central arch is higher and wider than the others ; the intermediate supports are pierced with large semi-circular openings, to allow for the draining of the waters of the Cavalon when their levels rose, and are fitted upstream wih semi-circular cutwaters.
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The limestone used in its construction came from the quarries of the Luberon. It replaced an older bridge, of which we can see traces around the supports.
The Julien Bridge has resisted time. In 1789, work was undertaken, cracks were filled in and it would no longer be open to heavy vehicles.
In the 20th century, the Julien Bridge needed urgent repairs ; following acceptance, the town decided to begin its restoration, with the support of the Conseil Général. Today, the Pont Julien is still used to reach the N100.
Its 2000 birthday was celebrated in 1997.
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Downstream, you notice the course of the antique road for 6 km, and upstream, the gorges of Roquefure.
The Domitian is the oldest road built in France.
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