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Origin and history

The Pont vieux de Brignais is a monument located in the commune of Brignais, in the Rhône department, in the Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes region. This bridge, whose exact construction period is not specified in available sources, has been included in the inventory of Historic Monuments since November 15, 1934. Today it belongs to the municipality of Brignais and constitutes a significant heritage element of this territory.

Medieval or ancient bridges played an essential role in local exchanges, facilitating the movement of people, goods and herds. In a region such as the Rhône, marked by agricultural and commercial activities, these works made it possible to connect the villages with each other and to ensure the continuity of the channels of communication. Their preservation bears witness to the historical importance of these infrastructures to local communities.

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