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The Coq Bridge is a medieval structure rebuilt in the early eighteenth century, located in La Brig in the Alpes-Maritimes. This pedestrian bridge, of type "broken" or "coved", spans the Lévensa River and has an architectural peculiarity with its elbow before crossing. Its initial construction dates back to the 15th century, but it was taken away by a flood before being rebuilt in 1710 by the Cometto family, masons from Lugano. The building, in joined rubble, retains a calated soil between its two parapets.

The structure underwent several repairs following floods, including in 1837, 1843 and 1906. Nearby, there is an abandoned lime oven and an old mill, testimonies of past local activities. The bridge, inscribed at historic monuments on November 3, 1987, is 63.80 metres long with a main arch of 14.20 metres. It illustrates the ingenuity of the construction techniques of the period and the know-how of Italian artisans.

Today, the Rooster Bridge is an iconic historical vestige of La Brig, reflecting both the medieval history of the region and the technical adaptations of the eighteenth century. Its inscription as a historic monument underscores its heritage and architectural importance. There is still evidence of cultural and artisanal exchanges between France and Italy, notably through the intervention of the Lugaese masons.

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