Pont de Coq, 17th-century stone bridge in Ménerval and Saumont-la-Poterie, France
Pont de Coq is a stone bridge crossing the Epte River with a single arched span built from limestone. The arch features carefully shaped wedge-shaped stones and a distinctive stepped design at its summit.
The bridge was built between 1620 and 1640 as part of a major route linking Paris to the port of Dieppe. It was constructed to support both trade and military movements along this corridor.
The bridge received official recognition as a historical monument in 2004, highlighting its structural elements and the adjacent riverbank modifications.
To reach the bridge, follow a walking path of about 5 kilometers starting from the church in Ménerval. Most of the route follows roads or paved surfaces for easier access.
During renovation work between 2011 and 2017, builders discovered the remains of medieval foundations beneath the structure. These findings suggest that a crossing existed at this location long before the current bridge was built.
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