Pont de la Légende

The stone bridge spans across the Gave d'Oloron river with multiple arches and features a defensive tower at its center.

Built in the 12th century and modified by Gaston VII of Béarn in the 13th century, the bridge included wooden planks resting on stone pillars.

The bridge earned its name from a trial by water in 1170 involving Queen Sancie, who was accused of infanticide but emerged unharmed from the river.

The bridge structure includes a spiral staircase, control room, and remnants of a drawbridge system that controlled access across the river.

This bridge remained the only crossing to survive the devastating flood of 1732 that destroyed all other bridges in Sauveterre-de-Béarn.

Location: Sauveterre-de-Béarn

GPS coordinates: 43.39690,-0.94081

Latest update: May 25, 2025 17:02