Pont du Diable, Natural limestone bridge in Saint-Palais-sur-Mer, France.
The Pont du Diable forms a natural limestone arch along the Atlantic coastline, providing views over the Cordouan Lighthouse and surrounding waters.
During the period between 1584 and 1611, stone blocks extracted from the site were used in the construction of the Cordouan Lighthouse.
The structure carries a medieval legend of a fisherman who made a pact with the devil during a storm to create a stone passage.
The natural formation remains accessible throughout the year via La Corniche des Pierrières and stands less than 300 meters from the shoreline.
Traditional wooden fishing platforms called carrelets line the rocky outcrop, allowing fishermen to catch shellfish and fish from the estuary.
Location: Saint-Palais-sur-Mer
GPS coordinates: 45.64080,-1.09800
Latest update: May 24, 2025 09:08
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