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 Marc Seguin's suspension bridge designs. It replaced an earlier wooden structure from 1734 that had connected both sides before.
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.
The central pier on Île Barbe functions as a tower from the island view and as a gateway when seen from the bridge. This dual nature makes the structure visually different depending on where you observe it from.
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