Pont d'Artigue

Pont d'Artigue is a stone bridge spanning the river l'Osse with four arches of different sizes connecting Beaumont and Larressingle in southwestern France. The structure displays characteristic medieval features with ocre-colored stone and varying arch dimensions.

The bridge was first documented in 1432, but the current structure results from a reconstruction in 1724 after deterioration made royal intervention necessary. This rebuilding preserved a vital link in the region's medieval infrastructure network.

The bridge is part of the Via Podiensis, a major pilgrimage route to Santiago de Compostela that UNESCO recognizes as a World Heritage site. Visitors can still cross between the two communes today, just as pilgrims have done for centuries.

The bridge is freely accessible year-round, with information panels explaining its history and connection to the pilgrimage route. The location is easily reached on foot and offers good orientation for walkers following the Via Podiensis.

The bridge ranks among the last surviving structures from the Romanesque period and displays rare medieval construction features through its varying arch sizes. These variable arches allowed medieval builders to construct the crossing despite challenging river conditions.

Location: Larressingle

Location: Beaumont

Inception: 1724

Length: 29.3 m

Part of: Way of Saint James UNESCO World Heritage Sites in France, Via Podiensis, GR 65

GPS coordinates: 43.93373,0.30510

Latest update: December 9, 2025 20:27