Le Pont dit "Romain"

Spanning the Gartempe to the south of Châteauponsac, the "Roman" bridge invites you to step back in time. Despite its evocative name, the bridge does not date back to Gallo-Roman times, although it does retain a few discreet traces of this period, such as the re-used ancient stones and its proximity to an ancient Roman road. The present structure was erected in the early 17th century on the foundations of an 11th-century bridge, built by the monks who also built the church. The bridge itself is the successor to an earlier footbridge, probably made of wood, used in Gallo-Roman times. A true witness to local history, this bridge of character blends legends and heritage, and today offers a charming crossing to and from Saint-Pardoux, in the heart of soothing natural surroundings.