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U PONTE DI PONTE NOVU
Historic site and monument : Bridge
Mairie annexe, Ponte Nuovo, 20235 Castello-di-Rostino
Presentation
It was at Ponte Nuovo, on 8 May 1769, that the decisive battle took place between the Corsican troops led by General Pasquale Paoli and the armies of the King of France, Louis XV.
This event brought an end to the fledgling Corsican Republic, founded in 1755 despite the Republic of Genoa’s claim to suzerainty.
A place steeped in history and symbolism, the hamlet of Ponte Novu organises colourful commemorative ceremonies every year on the anniversary of this defeat, centred around the broken arch of the bridge.
You will also find, below the bridge, an esplanade featuring 13 information panels dedicated to 18th-century Corsica.
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