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Pont Valentré

Cahors, France

History

A 14th-century fortified bridge with three towers over the Lot, the symbol of Cahors. Walk across and along the riverside path for the best views.

Nearest town
Cahors, France
Category
History & culture
GPS
44.4447, 1.4304
Editor's pick
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Hours, fees and access change. Confirm with the operator or park before you go.

Good to know

Best time to go

JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec

The most pleasant months are usually May–June and September–October. Still fine, with some compromises, in April, July–August and November. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)

Getting there

  • France: Motorway tolls. Tolls on most autoroutes; the limit drops to 110 km/h in rain. Motorway limit for cars: 130 km/h.

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Nearby

Campsites nearby

  • Camping LamagdelaineMotorhome stopover
    5 km from Pont Valentré · 29 pitches
    TentsMotorhomesElectricityDrinking waterShowersToiletsWaste disposalDogs allowedWi-Fi
  • Camping la ChêneraieCampsite
    10 km from Pont Valentré
    TentsCaravansElectricityDrinking waterShowersToiletsWaste disposalWi-Fi
  • Camping-car Park AlbasMotorhome stopover
    16 km from Pont Valentré
    MotorhomesElectricityDrinking waterWaste disposalDogs allowedWi-Fi
  • Camping de Castelnau-MontratierCampsite
    20 km from Pont Valentré · 26 pitches
    TentsCaravansElectricityDrinking waterShowersToiletsWaste disposalDogs allowedWi-Fi
  • Aire de camping-car des Berges du LotMotorhome stopover
    20 km from Pont Valentré · 21 pitches
    MotorhomesElectricityDrinking waterShowersToiletsWaste disposal
  • Aire Montcuq en Quercy BlancMotorhome stopover
    22 km from Pont Valentré · 22 pitches
    MotorhomesElectricityDrinking waterShowersToiletsWaste disposalDogs allowedWi-Fi

All campsites in France · Campsite data: © OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL 1.0 · Updated October 3, 2026

FAQs

Where is Pont Valentré?

Pont Valentré is in Cahors, France, at GPS 44.4447, 1.4304. It is about 19 km from Saint-Cirq-Lapopie.

Can you camp near Pont Valentré?

Yes. The nearest campsite listed in OpenStreetMap is Saint-Georges, about 1 km away; within 25 km there are 50 campsites and motorhome stopovers.

Which road trips pass Pont Valentré?

Pont Valentré is a stop on these CampingSpirit trip guides: Lot valley and the Gouffre de Padirac.

What is there to see near Pont Valentré?

Places worth a stop nearby: Pech Merle cave (18 km), Saint-Cirq-Lapopie (20 km), Rocamadour (42 km) and Domme (43 km).

When is the best time to visit Pont Valentré?

The most pleasant months are usually May–June and September–October. Still fine, with some compromises, in April, July–August and November. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)