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.
Labels : Label Vineyards and Discoveries
Opening
- From dimanche 1 janvier 2023 to jeudi 31 décembre 2026
Services
Services
- Visites individuelles libres
Go there by liO Train (regional trains)
A moins de 10 mn à pied de la gare de Cahors !
Environ 8 min (701 m).
La meilleure desserte pour la gare CAHORS propose jusqu’à 10 A/R par jour entre 07:25:30 et 21:32:00.
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Get there by liO Car or city bus
A moins de 10 mn à pieds de l’arrêt CAHORS – Gare SNCF !
Cet arrêt est situé sur les lignes : CAHORS – LAUZERTE (875)
Cahors/Saint-Cirq-Lapopie/Cajarc (878)
CASTELNAU-MONTRATIER – CAHORS (880)
FIGEAC – CAHORS (889)
LALBENQUE – CAHORS (881)
LIMOGNE-EN-QUERCY – CAHORS (883)
MONSEMPRON-LIBOS – CAHORS (890)
MONTCUQ-EN-QUERCY-BLANC – CAHORS (882)
VIRE-SUR-LOT – LUZECH – CAHORS (891)
Environ 8 min (735 m).
