Culture
The Gallo-Roman aqueduct, which is also located within the municipality of Jouy-aux-Arches, is classified as a historic monument. The Roman aqueduct of Jouy-aux-Arches dates from the 2nd century AD and is considered one of the best-preserved structures of the Western Roman Empire. On the Jouy-aux-Arches side, 16 monumental arches of the aqueduct have been preserved.
The above-ground aqueduct bridge is 1,128 metres long and formerly comprised 110 piers, the tallest of which reached 25 metres. The basin below the aqueduct arches has a diameter of 4 metres. By creating a vortex, it was intended to reduce the flow of water at the outlet of the aqueduct.
The experience trail Arches Trail comprises seven stations along the aqueduct bridge. Eleven panels along the Arches Trail explain the history and special features of the ancient aqueduct.
History
The Église Saint-André church was completed in 1700. Arthur Schouler created 13 of the 14 stained-glass windows in the Église Saint-André.
The fortified house Château du Veau d'Or is still visible in Jouy-aux-Arches today. Charles VII and René d'Anjou occupied the fortified house Château du Veau d'Or with their troops and fortified themselves there from 1444 to 1445.
Nature
Numerous paths in Jouy-aux-Arches lead walkers through landscapes along the Moselle, around numerous ponds and on the slopes of the hill. Between its plantings, the Jouy-aux-Arches arboretum has species-identification panels and information panels.
An exercise trail on the banks of the Moselle offers the opportunity to do some basic exercises.
Cycling
The Metz–Pont-à -Mousson stage of the Voie Bleue reaches Jouy-aux-Arches and its Roman aqueduct. The Metz–Pont-à -Mousson stage of the Voie Bleue covers 33 km; the stated cycling time is 2 hours and 10 minutes.
On site
The Roman aqueduct can only be viewed from the outside.
Anyone wishing to rent a holiday apartment in Jouy-aux-Arches can include this in their travel plans.
