Pont du Bonhomme, Historic bridge in Kervignac, France.
Pont du Bonhomme is a bridge that crosses the Blavet River between Kervignac and Lanester in Brittany. It spans about 237 meters total, with one main arch reaching about 163 meters across the water and rising about 37 meters high.
Construction took place between 1900 and 1904, replacing a ferry service that had operated since 1681. The work of engineer Ferdinand Arnodin transformed how people traveled between these two communities.
The bridge receives protection status as a classified natural site, reflecting its integration into the Brittany landscape and regional infrastructure development.
The bridge allows sailing vessels and boats to pass underneath. Visitors can walk or drive across and enjoy views of the river and surrounding landscape.
Two statues once decorated the bridge, showing a woman offering a tobacco box to a man. These figures are now kept at Hennebont Town Hall and tell a story about local traditions.
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