Guess the French region with the help of this clue: devil in the detail

In which of France's 13 regions was this photo taken?

The architect who built this bridge is said to have made a deal with the devil

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Published Monday 22 June 2026 - 07:00 Modified Friday 03 July 2026 - 11:39

Can you guess where it is located?

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A) Pont Valentré is in Cahors (Lot) in the Occitanie region.

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