The Pont-Vieux, also known as the “Pont Romain”, is a humpback bridge with three arches of different sizes and is located on the former road from Carcassonne to Lagrasse. By decree of 17 February 1926, the Pont-Vieux was listed as a historic monument. In 1961, the Pont Vieux served as the setting for the drowning scene in André Hunebelle’s film “Le Miracle des loups”.
Anyone wishing to rent a holiday apartment in Rieux-en-Val associates the name of the village with the Pont-Vieux.
History and Culture
The Church of Saint-Christophe has three bays and three chapels and is believed to date from the 11th to the 12th century. During the Christmas season, a remarkable nativity scene is set up there every year for the villagers.
The Pierre Droite is a menhir erected on a small rocky rise. It is 2 metres wide at the base, 2.20 metres high and 0.40 metres thick. An iron cross was placed at its top, thereby Christianising the menhir.
The Notre-Dame-du-Carla Chapel was built in 1875. The pilgrimage tradition at Notre-Dame-du-Carla has existed for 80 years (as of 2025).
Nature
Rieux-en-Val is one of the municipalities included in the type 2 ZNIEFF “Corbières centrales”. At Notre-Dame-du-Carla, an iron cross can be seen in a green setting characterised by gorges overlooking the Alsou.
The Sentier Sculpturel route passes through Rieux-en-Val and continues to Mayronnes.
Culinary Delights
At the farmers’ market in Rieux-en-Val, vegetables, bread and pastries, seasonal fruit, goat’s and sheep’s cheese, olives and oil, as well as wine and beer are offered.
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