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The Stanislas de Mirecourt Bridge, also known as the Saint Vincent Bridge, is an iconic monument located in the city of Mirecourt, in the Vosges department (Great East). Built in the 2nd quarter of the 18th century, it spans the Madon River and bears witness to the civil architecture of this period. Its registration as a Historical Monument by decree of 13 December 1982 underlines its heritage importance, although its precise location remains approximate (level 6/10 depending on the sources).

This bridge, owned by the municipality, illustrates the construction techniques of the period, adapted to the needs of traffic and river trade. In Mirecourt, a city known for its lutière and artisanal tradition, this type of infrastructure played a key role in regional exchanges. The Great East, marked by Lorrain influences, saw the development of road and river networks essential to the local economy.

Available sources, including Monumentum and Merimée data, specify that the bridge is not referred to the cadastre, suggesting a historical management distinct from other communal assets. His name potentially evokes a tribute to Stanislas Leszczyński, Duke of Lorraine in the 18th century, although this hypothesis is not explicitly confirmed by the documents consulted. Today, its state and accessibility (open/closed) are not detailed in the accessible archives.

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