Works of art to see Franche-Comté

Formerly known as «bridge des Butchers», because abattoirs were right next door, this bridge is located on the ancient fortifications of Arbois and was a target when Louis XIV's troops, at war against Spain, attacked the city in 1674.

This gigantic staircase of water, made up of seven locks, was built on the will of Henri IV and his minister Sully during the construction of the Briare canal. Their objective? To unite the Loire with the Seine by means of canals, and even the Mediterranean with the Atlantic and the English Channel to better supply Paris. For more than two centuries, up to 4,000 boats passed through the canal each year, before it was abandoned in 1880. What remains is this architectural masterpiece, which is also the marvelous backdrop for the pyrotechnics show that takes place here every year at the end of July.

This beautiful structure allows the lateral canal to cross the Loire. He's 243 meters tall. Built from 1834 to 1838 by the engineers Adolphe Jullien and Jean-Joseph Vigoureux, it was enlarged in 1870 and redesigned between 1890 and 1896. Only boats or pedestrians have access to it.

The Moulin musée de Ménetreuil, an imposing building on the Sane river, has had several lives. It has now been restored to its 1950s state. It's a fine museographic achievement, providing an insight into the milling world of the time. Millstones, hoppers and grinders are still in place. The fun, interactive tour continues with the theme of water and its importance in human society.