Pont de l'Île Barbe, Suspension bridge in Lyon, France

The Pont de l'Île Barbe consists of two metal spans that cross the Saône River while passing through Île Barbe in the middle. The structure connects the Caluire bank directly to the island's territory through this two-part design.

The bridge was built in 1827 by engineer Favier, following the suspension bridge models of Marc Seguin, a native of Lyon's Ainay district. It replaced an older bridge known as the pont Cotton, attested in the 17th century, which crossed only the arm on the Saint-Rambert-l'Île-Barbe side, in line with rue du Pont Cotton. Until 2020 it was the oldest bridge in Lyon still in service, followed by the Masaryk footbridge (1831) and the Saint-Vincent footbridge (1832).

The bridge connects the city to Île Barbe, a former monastic island with deep roots in Lyon's religious past. Today visitors can cross it to explore the spiritual sites that remain on the island.

Vehicle traffic between Caluire and the island has been restricted since 2020, with reconstruction planned between 2025 and 2027. Pedestrians should check current access conditions before visiting, as conditions may change during renovation work.

Until 2020 this was the oldest bridge in Lyon still carrying traffic, predating the Masaryk footbridge (1831) and the Saint-Vincent footbridge (1832). It is only 5.40 metres wide and has no protected pavement, so pedestrians share the roadway with vehicles.