Vieux pont suspendu de Bono, Suspension bridge in Le Bono, France
The Vieux pont suspendu de Bono is a 96-meter structure built from stone and steel that crosses the Bono River. A pedestrian pathway is supported by cables anchored to sturdy stone towers on each side of the river.
Built between 1838 and 1840 during the reign of Louis-Philippe I, it replaced a ferry crossing that once served travelers. The construction cost 22,000 francs and earned protected heritage status in 1997.
The structure marks a key passage in the village's maritime life, where boats once traded and families crossed daily. It remains central to how locals and visitors understand the relationship between the river and the settlement.
You can cross on foot or by bicycle from either bank of the river. The bridge was reopened to the public after a major renovation in 2005 and has been in use for pedestrians and cyclists since then.
Only two examples of its architectural style remain in France, making this one of an exceptionally rare pair. The stone and cable design represents a construction approach that was quickly superseded by newer techniques.
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