Passerelle Marc-Seguin, Suspension bridge in Tournon-sur-Rhône, France

The Passerelle Marc-Seguin connects Tournon-sur-Rhône and Tain-l'Hermitage across the Rhône River using a suspension design with steel cable construction. The structure spans the water and allows pedestrians to move easily between the two riverbanks.

Marc Seguin and his brothers built the first road suspension bridge over the Rhône here in 1825, after testing an 18 m model at Annonay; it opened after 18 months of works. Too low for steam navigation, it was kept as a footbridge in 1847, then demolished in 1965. The present bridge, built 1847–1849, is a slightly wider and higher copy of that first bridge.

The crossing links two wine regions and locals use it daily to move between vineyards and homes on either side. It serves as a natural meeting point where people from both riverbanks can gather and interact.

The crossing is open to visitors daily and features spacious walkways on both sides for crossing. Early mornings or late afternoons tend to be less crowded times if you prefer a quieter experience.

The 1847–1849 bridge is not a replica but a slightly widened, raised copy built beside Marc Seguin's 1825 Pont de Tournon, which stood until its 1965 demolition. Seguin and his brothers went on to build 186 bridges in France. The central arch pier carries eight iron cables over two 90-metre spans.