Pont Valentre and Its Resident Devil
In Cahors, the Pont Valentre, a 14th-century bridge fortified with three towers, holds a peculiar tale. Despite taking seventy years to build, the fortress never faced combat. Legend has it that the weary builder struck a deal with Satan—his soul for completing Port Valentre. However, clever deception allowed the builder to outsmart the devil. Now, Satan resides in the central tower, nightly chipping away at a stone, honoring the crafty agreement.
Constructed over seven decades, Pont Valentre in Cahors boasts three towers and a unique secret. Though designed as a fortress, it never witnessed battle. Legend spins a tale of the builder bargaining with Satan for completion, tricking the devil cleverly. Now, Satan resides in the central tower, breaking a stone each night—a testament to the crafty agreement that spared the builder’s soul.