Pont Lafayette, Metal bridge across Rhône River in Lyon, France
The bridge spans 214 meters across the Rhône with three metal arches supported by stone piers from Porcieu-Amblagnieu quarries.
Initially built in 1826 as Pont Charles X, the structure received its current name in 1830 after Marquis de Lafayette crossed during his entry into Lyon.
The bridge features decorative sculptures representing the Rhône and Saône rivers, with a woman resting on a lion and a warrior against a roaring lion.
The central location of Pont Lafayette makes it a primary crossing point between the 3rd and 6th districts of Lyon for vehicles and pedestrians.
During the 1944 liberation of Lyon, German forces destroyed the central arch, which required complete reconstruction and reopened to traffic in 1946.
Location: Lyon
Inception: 1890
GPS coordinates: 45.76360,4.83984
Latest update: June 23, 2025 09:46
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