Ponts de la Mulatière, Transportation bridges in La Mulatière, France.
The Ponts de la Mulatière consists of two parallel bridges that cross the Saône River, connecting Lyon with the La Mulatière area. One bridge carries road traffic while the other serves as a railway viaduct, with both structures running side by side.
An earlier bridge stood at this location from 1776 but was destroyed by flooding in 1783. The current structures were built later as part of Lyon's railway modernization in the 1800s.
The bridges served as a vital link for the city's railway network and daily commuters traveling between neighborhoods. They represented the industrial growth that shaped Lyon's development as a transport hub.
The bridges provide a key crossing point for pedestrians and vehicle traffic in southwest Lyon. Visitors can walk across them and enjoy views of the Saône River and the surrounding riverside areas.
The railway viaduct was designed by Maurice Koechlin, an engineer who also worked on the Eiffel Tower construction. This metal structure showcases the same innovative engineering techniques that made Koechlin famous.
Location: Lyon
GPS coordinates: 45.73130,4.81586
Latest update: December 14, 2025 18:14
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