Pont de Beaugency, Medieval stone bridge in Beaugency, France
Pont de Beaugency is a stone arch bridge crossing the Loire River near Beaugency with approximately twenty arches and a main span of around 15 m (49 ft). The structure extends for about 460 m in length, connecting both riverbanks with its characteristic multi-arch design.
Construction of this stone bridge began around 1400 and established a major crossing over the river at this location. Major floods, particularly in 1608 and 1856, caused significant damage and necessitated repeated repairs and reinforcements.
The bridge shows building styles from different periods visible in its stonework. Walkers can see how construction methods evolved as layers of work accumulated over centuries.
The bridge carries the D925 road between Beaugency and Lailly-en-Val and functions as a key transportation link in the Loire Valley. Pedestrians can walk across on foot and observe the river landscape from the crossing.
A chapel dedicated to Saint James stood on this bridge in 1158, serving travelers crossing the river. A fortified gate protected access from the sixteenth pier, adding a defensive element to the crossing.
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