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The Grand Pont de Saint-Jean-de-Muzols is a medieval stonework built between the second half of the 14th century and the second half of the 15th century. It spans the Doux, a tributary of the Rhône, and is located on the former departmental road 532 (now known), linking the communes of Saint-Jean-de-Muzols and Tournon-sur-Rhône. Its architecture reflects the construction techniques of the time, designed to facilitate exchanges between the two shores while resisting the frequent floods of the region.

Ranked Historic Monument by order of 3 October 1954, the bridge illustrates the strategic importance of road infrastructure in south-eastern France at the end of the Middle Ages. Its location at the border between the Ardèche and the Drôme (near Tournon-sur-Rhône) made it a key crossing point for local trade and travel. Today, there remains a material testimony of medieval engineering and the territorial organization of the time.

The available sources (Wikipedia, Monumentum, Mérimée base) confirm its inscription as historical monuments and specify its exact address: 128 Route du Grand Pont, 07300 Saint-Jean-de-Muzols. Although the archives do not mention a major sponsor or event related to its construction, its state of conservation and its structure make it a remarkable example of the Rhonealpine medieval bridges. No information is available on any historical characters associated with its construction or maintenance.

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