Senoueix Bridge, Medieval arch bridge in Gentioux-Pigerolles, France.
Senoueix Bridge is a stone arch bridge crossing the Thaurion River, built using the dry-joint masonry technique traditional to the region. The structure features large stone blocks fitted together without mortar, forming both the supporting walls and the curved span.
The bridge was built during the 17th century to serve farmers who needed to cross the Thaurion River to reach water mills along its banks. It became an important crossing point for people traveling between settlements and agricultural areas in the region.
The bridge reflects the craft traditions of stonemasons from the Creuse region, who shaped large blocks for the supporting walls and arch. Visitors can see how local builders fit these stones together without mortar to create a lasting structure.
The bridge is located in open countryside north of Gentioux-Pigerolles and can be reached by following local roads through the area. The site sits in a quiet rural setting where visitors can walk around the structure and view it from different angles along the riverbank.
The original cobbled surface remains visible on both sides of the bridge, showing the worn path that centuries of foot and animal traffic created. Scattered stones from old repair work lie around the structure, revealing how the bridge was adapted and maintained across different periods.
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