Découvrez le Pont de Grand-Fuel
Built before the 14th century, it was a toll bridge for the Lord of Salmiech.
Thanks to the intervention of the mountain judge and the 4 châtellenies, the inhabitants of Rodez and Cassagnes-Bégonhès were exempted from the toll imposed by the lord of Salmiech: Arnal de Landorre.
The 55-meter-long bridge is built of schist and sandstone, and now has a paved road. Its existence is mentioned as early as 1302-1305 (it must have been made of wood before then).
Partially rebuilt several times in 1382-1383, during the 18th century and in 1789, most of the bridge can be attributed to the 14th century. From a technical point of view, this slightly humpbacked bridge is made up of 2 semi-circular side arches and a segmental middle arch.
Notable architectural features include the right-hand pier, with its slightly rounded forebay and barely defined rectangular heel, and the piers with triangular forebays and semi-pyramidal copings (17th century).
The bridge was restored in the 1980s and again very recently, as it was partially destroyed by a major flood on the Viaur.
Parking: by the roadside, preferably on the stretch between the bridge and the D902.