Le Pont Valentré

CAHORS , Lot – Cultural heritage

About

An emblematic monument of Cahors, the Valentré bridge was built from 1308 on the initiative of the consuls of the city. Entirely built in freestone, it is 172 m long, has 8 arches and 3 towers, the latter culminating more than 40 m above the water level. Completed around 1380, it was always maintained. In 1998, the bridge was inscribed by UNESCO on the World Heritage List as part of the Routes of Santiago de Compostela. He’s been a pedestrian since 1995. In the evening, take advantage of the lighting to discover the Valentré Bridge from a different perspective. The little devil you can look for on the central tower recalls the legend of this superb bridge.The iconic monument of Cahors, the Valentré Bridge was built from 1308 onwards on the initiative of the Consuls (City Fathers). Constructed entirely in dressed stone, it is 172 m long, has 8 arches and 3 towers, whose tops stand over 40 m above the river level. Completed around 1380, it was always well maintained. In 1998, the bridge was UNESCO World Heritage listed in the context of the Santiago Pilgrim Ways.


Opening

  • From dimanche 1 janvier 2023 to mardi 31 décembre 2030

Services

Services

  • Visites individuelles libres

Allez-y en liO

Occitanie Rail Tour

En train : A moins de 10 mn à pied de la gare de Cahors ! (environ 8 min et 703 m).

En car : A moins de 10 mn à pied de l’arrêt CAHORS – Gare SNCF !
Cet arrêt est situé sur les lignes : CAHORS – LAUZERTE
FIGEAC – CAHORS
CAHORS – SAINT-CIRQ-LAPOPIE – CAJARC
LALBENQUE – CAHORS
LIMOGNE-EN-QUERCY – CAHORS
CASTELNAU-MONTRATIER – CAHORS
MONSEMPRON-LIBOS – CAHORS
VIRE-SUR-LOT – LUZECH – CAHORS
MONTCUQ-EN-QUERCY-BLANC – CAHORS

Environ 8 min (735 m).

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Location

Le Pont Valentré
571 Allée des Soupirs 46000 CAHORS

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