Pont du Diable, Medieval stone bridge in Olargues, France

Pont du Diable is a Romanesque stone bridge over the Jaur with three arches: one large central arch and two smaller round arches opened through the abutments. It measures 32.60 m long, has a pronounced hump on the left bank, and shows rough masonry benches, dressed stone arch rings and buttresses, plus a later reinforcing arch and added massif.

The bridge dates from the early 12th century, with construction probably between 1060 and 1100. It was the only access to Olargues until the 17th century and was renovated in 1758. It was classified as a monument historique on 23 August 1916.

The name 'Pont du Diable' comes from a legend about the devil helping to build it, a story that locals still share with visitors. This folklore reflects how medieval communities explained the engineering feat of such a large arch.

The bridge is accessible year-round and visitors can walk across it freely. The best views come from below along the riverbank, where you can see the full arch structure clearly.

At the centre of the deck a corbel once supported a small stone structure or cross, and the parapet benches are of rough masonry, probably rebuilt. The arches and cutwaters use dressed stone, the rest well-laid rubble, and a later arch and abutment were added to reinforce the bridge.