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The King's Bridge, also known as the Old Bridge over the Doux, is a building located in the department of Ardèche, linking the communes of Boucieu-le-Roi and Colombier-le-Vieux. This bridge, which crosses the Doux River, is a notable architectural element of the Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes region. Its inscription as a historical monument in 1927 bears witness to its heritage importance and preservation as a vestige of the local past.

The bridge is part of a landscape marked by exchanges between the two banks of the Doux River, a river that has long played a central role in the economic and social activities of the region. Medieval or ancient bridges, like this one, were often strategic points for trade, population displacement and territorial defence. Although the details of its construction are not specified in the sources, its status as a historical monument underscores its interest in the study of engineering and old infrastructure in Ardèche.

The official inscription of the bridge by decree of 21 June 1927 guarantees its protection and its enhancement as a common heritage. Today, it belongs to the commune and remains a material testimony of the historical links between Boucieu-le-Roi and Colombier-le-Vieux. The data available, notably via the Merimée and Structurae databases, allow us to situate this monument in a precise geographical and administrative context, while offering avenues for further research on its history and architecture.

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