Its name is ambiguous, the Rue de l’Ancien Pont had in its extension a medieval bridge now disappeared.
Its name is ambiguous, the Rue de l’Ancien Pont had in its extension a medieval bridge now disappeared.
During low water periods, it is possible to see some remains of this bridge, probably dating from the 14th century. Archaeological excavations are in progress to determine its dating.
Publisher’s summary: While the English troops are in Chatellerault and those of the King of France are heading for Poitiers, the Marshal of Burgundy spends the night in a village with his squires. In the morning, one of them is found stabbed in the room of the Sienese emissary.