The Prud’homme Covered Bridge, remarkably well preserved, invites you to pause. Take the opportunity to enjoy a picnic, snap a few photos, or simply admire the landscape along the Rivière du Diable. Having stood the test of time, this bridge remains a valuable witness to the region’s history.
Built in 1918 under the supervision of Bernadin Durocher, the bridge was first known as the Armistice Bridge, then the David Bridge, before being renamed the Prud’homme Bridge in 1957 in honor of a founding family of the municipality of Brébeuf.
In spring, under the swollen waters, the Prud’homme Bridge in Brébeuf stands firm, a silent witness to the river and the passage of time.
This bridge is known as a Town design, an architectural style widely employed throughout Québec and especially in the Laurentian region. It was patented in 1820 by the American architect Ithiel Town.
As you cross the bridge, you will see some of the richest of local agricultural land. To your right, you can see farmland belonging today to Jérôme Perreault, on which is still to be found the oldest building in Brébeuf, a barn structure dating from 1864 (source: Les Fermes de Brébeuf de Liliane Nantel, 2013).
On the other side of the covered bridge, to your left you will see the farm belonging to the Prud’homme family since 1925. Note the storage cellar, which was used for the conservation of vegetables. When it was built in 1950, the produce stored there was mainly destined for the use of Mont-Tremblant Lodge, a holiday resort a few kilometers from here.
A bit further down this road, you will pass by a colonial building belonging to the Royal Canadian Legion. In addition to this late 19th-century edifice, you can note various commemorative items on display, including a cannon.