PONT DE QUEZAC

According to the legend of the bridge of Quézac, a farmer would have discovered, at the beginning of the 11th century, a miraculous statue of the Virgin while ploughing his field. The first church would have been built at that time.

Devotion to Our Lady attracts many pilgrims. In the 14th century, indulgences were granted for the construction of a bridge to facilitate access for pilgrims. In 1626, the second arcade on the north side fell into the river and was not re-established until 1633. In 1657, the great arcade fell in turn and was rebuilt two years later.

In the 18th century, the bridge being damaged, reconstruction was envisaged but delayed by several falls of the structure during the works, washed away by the river. The work was completed in 1738.

The bridge consists of six arches, one large, two medium, two small and one smaller. The intermediate piers are protected by apparatus-built forearms.

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