Pont Valentré, Medieval arch bridge in Cahors, France
The Pont Valentré extends 172 meters across the Lot River with six Gothic arches and three square towers reaching 40 meters in height.
Construction of this defensive bridge began in 1308 during the Hundred Years' War and required seventy years to complete all structural elements.
Local sculptors added a small devil figure to the central tower in 1880, representing the legend of an architect's agreement with Satan during construction.
The stone structure now serves pedestrians and cyclists while connecting both banks of the Lot River in the western section of Cahors.
Each evening, the bridge transforms through different colored illuminations that mark special occasions and celebrations throughout the calendar year.
Location: Cahors
Official opening: 1350
Height: 40 m
Length: 172 m
Width: 6 m
Made from material: rock
Part of: Way of Saint James UNESCO World Heritage Sites in France
GPS coordinates: 44.44508,1.43179
Latest update: June 23, 2025 09:37
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