Pont Valentré
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The Pont Valentré (Occitan: Pont de Balandras; English: Valentré 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.
After the decision was made to build it on 30 April 1306, construction began on 17 June 1308. It was built between 1308 and 1378 with six Gothic arches and three square bridge towers. It opened for use in 1350. It was originally fortified at both ends, but the western tower has not survived.
A major restoration was performed from 1867 to 1879 by Paul Gout.
After the decision was made to build it on 30 April 1306, construction began on 17 June 1308. It was built between 1308 and 1378 with six Gothic arches and three square bridge towers. It opened for use in 1350. It was originally fortified at both ends, but the western tower has not survived.
A major restoration was performed from 1867 to 1879 by Paul Gout.
Wikipedia article: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pont_Valentré
Nearby cities:
Coordinates: 44°26'42"N 1°25'54"E
- Footbridge 70 km
- The Old Bridge 156 km
- Pedestrian overpass 320 km
- Pedestrian overpass 321 km
- Pedestrian overpass 322 km
- Pedestrian overpass 323 km
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- Pedestrian bridge 344 km
- Rambla de Mar 347 km
- Footbridge 378 km
- Cahors 1.5 km
- Quarry 10 km
- Runway 11 km
- Runway 11 km
- Solar farm 11 km
- Cahors Lalbenque Airport 11 km
- Caussade 33 km
- Montauban 47 km
- Château de Graves 48 km
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