15230 Sainte-Marie
Suspension bridge over the Truyère
Description
This suspension bridge was built after the construction of the Sarrans Dam in 1934/1935.
In the deep water beneath the bridge exists already the old stone bridge built in 14th century by the Englishmen to cross the Truyère river. It is still well preserved.
The litte chapel near the pont de Tréboul was formerly the customn hous to collect the salt tax. It was relocated to the actual bridge.
1 km from the bridge in the direction of Sainte-Marie you can find at left a mineral souce, the Fon del Sol. The water was used for drinking cures in 19th century.
Profile
- Altitude : 650 m
Ranking
- Engineering structure
- Bridge
Spoken languages
- French
Visits
Individual visit
- Duration individual visit: 00 hours (average)
- Unguided individual tours available permanently
Group visite
- Duration of visit:00 hours (average)
- Unguided group tours available permanently
Benefits
Equipments
- Parking nearby
Services
- Pets welcome
Opening
All year round, daily.