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Le Pont Valentré
Iconic monument of Cahors, the Valentré bridge was built from 1308 on the initiative of the consuls of the city. Entirely built in cut stone, it is 172 m long, includes 8 arches and 3 towers, the latter culminating at more than 40 m above water level.
Completed around 1380, it was always maintained. In 1998, the bridge was registered by UNESCO on the list of the world inheritance under the ways of Santiago de Compostela.
It has been pedestrianized since 1995. In the evening, take advantage of the lighting to discover the Valentré bridge from a different perspective.
The little devil that you can look for on the central tower recalls the legend of this superb bridge.
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Iconic monument of Cahors, the Valentré bridge was built from 1308 on the initiative of the consuls of the city. Entirely built in cut stone, it is 172 m long, includes 8 arches and 3 towers, the latter culminating at more than 40 m above water level.
Legend credits Satan with completing the bridge. A small devil was carved in the 19th century. at the top of one of the towers: can you find it?
The origin of the construction of the bridge is undoubtedly linked to the desire of the consuls to create a new district to the west of the peninsula. Completed around 1380, it was always maintained. Classified as a Historic Monument since 1841 by Prosper Mérimée, it was restored from 1879 by the architect Paul Gout, who somewhat reinforced the military aspect. In 1998, the bridge was inscribed by UNESCO on the World Heritage List under the Ways of Santiago de Compostela.
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