Pont de la Reine Blanche

The Pont de la Reine Blanche crosses the Dive using two arches built from flint nodules, showing medieval building methods. The structure remains in good condition and still serves as a crossing for people on foot.

The bridge took its name from Queen Blanche de Castille, who visited the area in 1228. This date marks a turning point for this river crossing in the region's story.

Local people link the bridge to Queen Blanche and a time when this crossing point mattered for safety and survival. The name remains part of how they understand this medieval structure today.

The bridge is easy to reach and stays open to foot traffic all year long. Visitors should keep in mind that the surface can become slippery when wet.

Between 1834 and 1900, the bridge served as a key loading point for boats carrying peat, stone, and wine along the river canal. This economic role made it central to how people lived in the centuries that followed.

Location: Curçay-sur-Dive

GPS coordinates: 47.00836,-0.07708

Latest update: December 9, 2025 20:29