Pont Valentré, Cahors

Name: Pont Valentré
Address: Pont Valentré, Cahors, 46000, France
Telephone: +33 5 65 53 20 65

#1 among attractions in Cahors

Top attraction, Bridge, Unesco

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Facts and practical information

The Pont Valentré is a 14th-century six-span fortified stone arch bridge crossing the river Lot to the west of Cahors, in France. It has become a symbol of the city. ()

Alternative names: Opened: 1350 (674 years ago)Unesco: from 1998Length: 453 ftWidth: 16 ftHeight: 131 ftCoordinates: 44°26'42"N, 1°25'54"E

Address

Pont ValentréCahors 46000 France

Contact

+33 5 65 53 20 65

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Pont Valentré – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Cahors Cathedral, Église Saint-Urcisse, Maison de l'eau, Boulevard Gambetta.

0.6 miE
Church, , Romanesque architecture
Cahors Cathedral, Cahors
15 min walk • Cahors Cathedral is a Roman Catholic church located in the town of Cahors, Occitanie, France. A national monument, it is an example of the transition between the late Romanesque and Gothic architectural traditions.
0.6 miE
Church
Église Saint-Urcisse, Cahors
17 min walk • The parish church of Saint-Urcisse de Cahors, located near the banks of the Lot in the medieval town of Cahors, is considered one of the major buildings that testify to the transition from Romanesque to Gothic art in Quercy.
~340 ftSW
44°26'39"N • 1°25'52"E
Maison de l'eau, Cahors
2 min walk • Museum
0.5 miE
44°26'43"N • 1°26'27"E
Boulevard Gambetta, Cahors
12 min walk • Universities and schools
0.6 miNE
Church
St. Bartholomew's Church, Cahors
17 min walk • The Saint-Barthélemy de Cahors church is a Catholic church located in Cahors, France.
0.9 miE
44°26'38"N • 1°27'0"E
Point de vue du Mont Saint-Cyr sur Cahors, Cahors
24 min walk • View point
0.5 miE
City hall
City Hall, Cahors
13 min walk • The city hall of Cahors is a historical monument located at 73, boulevard Léon-Gambetta in Cahors in the Lot.
0.5 miNE
Ruins
Arc de Diane, Cahors
13 min walk • The Arch of Diana is the main vestige of the Roman baths of Divona Cadurcorum, the Gallo-Roman city that later became Cahors.
0.8 miE
44°26'45"N • 1°26'51"E
Moulin de Coty, Cahors
20 min walk • Watermill
~1740 ftSE
44°26'29"N • 1°26'10"E
Ancienne Tour, Cahors
9 min walk • Ruins
0.6 miNE
44°27'6"N • 1°26'25"E
Tour du Pape Jean XXII, Cahors
17 min walk • Ruins, Forts and castles

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Pont Valentré?

Nearby attractions include Maison de l'eau, Cahors (2 min walk), Ancienne Tour, Cahors (9 min walk), Boulevard Gambetta, Cahors (12 min walk), City Hall, Cahors (13 min walk).

How to get to Pont Valentré by public transport?

The nearest stations to Pont Valentré:

Bus

Pont Valentré • Lines: 2 (3 min walk)
Sindou • Lines: 2 (5 min walk)

Train

Cahors (8 min walk)