Pont sur la Truyère, bridge in France
The Pont sur la Truyère is a stone bridge in Entraygues-sur-Truyère with five arches spanning the Truyère river. The arches are built using a simple technique called double rouleau, and the piers feature a reinforced shape on one side known as beoc.
The bridge was built in the 14th century and is one of the few surviving medieval structures in the region. It has been repaired multiple times over the centuries and was officially protected as a historical monument in 1927.
The bridge takes its name from the Truyère river it crosses. Today it serves as a quiet spot where visitors pause to observe the stone craftsmanship and imagine how people traveled across centuries ago.
The bridge is easily accessible and open today only to pedestrians and cyclists. It is lit at night and offers good views of the river and surrounding areas from both sides.
The bridge was deliberately damaged in 1388 during a conflict to prevent enemy forces from crossing. Recent restoration work between 2017 and 2019 has stabilized the structure and secured the ancient construction for the future.
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