Pont du Diable, Medieval stone bridge in Thueyts, France
The Devil's Bridge spans across the Ardèche River beneath basalt cliffs, creating a natural passage through the volcanic landscape near Thueyts.
During medieval times, this stone bridge served as a crucial crossing point for local inhabitants who needed to traverse the deep gorge of the Ardèche.
The bridge earned its name from regional folklore that tells of supernatural occurrences and mysterious happenings around the crossing point.
The bridge can be reached through a 15-minute walk from Thueyts village center, following marked trails that lead down to the river level.
The structure stands at the base of a massive basalt flow from the Gravenne volcano, forming part of the Monts d'Ardèche Regional Natural Park.
Location: Thueyts
Website: https://pontdudiable.com
Address: Quartier Laroche, 07330 Thueyts, France 07330 Thueyts
Opening Hours: Monday-Tuesday 10:00-18:00; Wednesday 09:00-20:00; Thursday-Sunday 10:00-18:00
Phone: +33642354323
Website: https://pontdudiable.com
GPS coordinates: 44.67080,4.22111
Latest update: July 1, 2025 08:41
Breathing in Ardèche means feeling the warm stone, the wind descending from the gorges, and the clear water stretching between the cliffs. Here, nature tells everything: caves hold traces of the earliest artists, villages nestle against the rocks, and bridges have connected the shores for centuries. Ardèche is not just a landscape; it’s an experience. We walk, climb, pedal, and marvel at the shapes water has carved into the stone. The Pont d’Arc, the Chauvet Cave, the deep gorges, the twisted woods of Païolive—all exude a raw, honest beauty. Between hikes, a hot chocolate in Tain, a castle visit, or a swim remind us that the real wealth here is the time we take.
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