The Gaparde

In 1833, the Thauron Municipal Council decided to build a bridge. But the first construction, made of wood and stone, proved too fragile to withstand the Thaurion flooding. In 1876, the municipality decided to rebuild it in stone. Imagine the farmers walking with carts and oxen towards Bourganeuf to get to the cattle market on Wednesdays. Crossing the bridge marked a pause before starting the terrible ascent of the road to La Chaise, nicknamed "La Gaparde" for its ability to "cut the legs out” from under the walker.