La Feuillée Bridge

La Feuillée Bridge is a steel girder bridge over the Saône in central Lyon, connecting the Saint Paul neighborhood to Terreaux Square. The structure rests on solid concrete piers clad in stone and supports a steel deck for vehicles and pedestrians.

Built for the first time in 1831, the crossing was rebuilt several times after floods, a collision with a barge in 1936, and destruction during World War II in 1944. The present structure rose after the war and has served traffic ever since.

This crossing connects two neighborhoods with different rhythms: medieval Saint Paul with its narrow streets on one side, and the Terreaux district with its wide squares on the other. Pedestrians use it daily to move between offices, shops and homes, while cyclists rely on it to cross the Saône without detours.

The crossing lies between Quai Pierre Scize and Quai de Bondy and has separate lanes for cars, buses and pedestrians in both directions. Cyclists can use it but should stay alert in traffic, as there is no dedicated bike lane.

The name recalls a historic covered market hall from 1274 that once stood at this spot. This link to medieval times shows that people have crossed the Saône here for centuries.

Location: Lyon

Architects: René Dardel

GPS coordinates: 45.76652,4.82944

Latest update: December 2, 2025 20:19