🌉 Episcopal City of Albi — Pont Vieux (Old Bridge)
Medieval crossing of the Tarn River
📋 Fast Facts
- Built in the 11th century; one of Albi's oldest structures
- Spans the Tarn River, connecting both banks of the city
- Part of the Episcopal City of Albi UNESCO World Heritage designation
- Functioned as a toll bridge from the 12th century onward
The Pont Vieux (Old Bridge) is a medieval stone bridge spanning the Tarn River in Albi, France. Constructed in the 11th century, it remains one of the city's oldest monuments and serves as a physical anchor to Albi's medieval urban fabric. The bridge is not a separate UNESCO site but an integral component of the Episcopal City of Albi, which was inscribed on the UNESCO World Heritage list in 2010 in recognition of its outstanding universal value as an exceptionally well-preserved medieval ...