The famous Pont Valentre, or Valentre Bridge is a 14th-century six-span fortified stone arch bridge crossing the Lot River to the west of Cahors, in France. It has become a symbol of the city. The best known landmark in the city of Cahors is the Valentre Bridge. Work commenced on the bridge over the River Lot in 1308 and the famous towers on the bridge were built fortress style so that the locals could attack invaders from above. The Bridge took 70 years to complete and gave rise to a local legend involving a deal with the devil. It is said that the poor builder who was responsible for the final round of construction was woefully behind on his commitment and so made a pact with the devil. He agreed to trade his soul in return for the bridge’s completion. As the bridge got to the laying of the last stone the builder pulled a cunning trick – he gave the devil a sieve with which to carry water for the final batch of mortar, and of course this couldn’t be done and the last stone was never laid. Another version of the legend says that the builder refused to lay the last stone and thereby saved his soul as technically the bridge was technically never finished. Southern france rural countryside scenic travel theme. Antique heritage mediaeval architecture in stone. Quercy province tourism.
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