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Bridges of Paris

Alexander III Bridge

The Pont Alexandre III is a single-arch bridge spanning the Seine in Paris between Les Invalides and the Champs-Élysées. The length of the bridge is 160 meters. In order not to obscure the panorama of the Champs Elysees, the height of the structure does not exceed six meters, which at the time of its creation was considered an amazing achievement.

The bridge was founded to commemorate the Franco-Russian Union by Emperor Nicholas II in October 1896 and was erected in four years. Named in honor of his father, Emperor Alexander III. It opened on the eve of the World Exhibition of 1900 (the grand prize of which went to the project of a bridge across the Yenisei in Krasnoyarsk) in the presence of the Russian ambassador L.P. Urusov. Since 1975, the bridge has been protected by the state as a historical and architectural monument.

Many guidebooks describe the Pont Alexandre III as the most elegant in Paris. The decorative decoration of the bridge, with figures of pegasi, nymphs and angels, is a striking example of the Beaux Arts style and has much in common with the design of the Grand Palais on the right.

On either side of the entrance to the bridge there are 17-meter-high lampposts, above which they hover bronze figures, symbolizing Science, Art, Industry and Battle. In the center of the bridge arches are a nymph of the Seine with the coat of arms of France and a nymph of the Neva with the coat of arms of Imperial Russia, both made in copper by Georges Recipo.

La France de Charlemagne by Alfred-Charles Lenoir‎

La France moderne by Gustave Michel‎

The Alexander III Bridge has a “sister” in St. Petersburg - the Trinity Bridge across the Neva, designed by the French. It was built at the same time as the bridge over the Seine, and its construction also emphasized the cultural and political closeness of the two countries: French President Felix Faure was present at the groundbreaking ceremony.

La France de la Renaissance by Jules Coutan

Statue la France de Louis XIV sur le pont Alexandre III

Bridge of Arts

The Pont des Arts is the first iron bridge in Paris across the Seine River, now a pedestrian bridge, connecting in a straight line the Institute of France (of which the famous French Academy is part) and the square courtyard of the Louvre Palace, called the “Palace of Arts” in the era of the First Empire.

Bridge length: 155 m; width: 11 m.

Construction: the bridge consists of seven arched spans approx. 22 m, standing on 6 supports made of reinforced concrete with stone cladding.Location: Pont des Arts connects the 1st (right bank) and 6th arrondissement (left bank).Metro: line 1, Louvre - Rivoli station or line 7, station Pont Neuf.

Alma Bridge

The Pont Alma is a 150-meter arched bridge over the Seine in Paris, named after the French victory over the Russians at the Battle of Alma in the Crimean War. It was opened near Place Alma by Emperor Napoleon III on April 2, 1856, and for the World Exhibition of 1900 its length was doubled by adding a pedestrian bridge.

Each of the four abutments of the bridge was once decorated with statues of soldiers - a zouave, a grenadier, an artilleryman and an infantryman. These statues were convenient for determining the level of the Seine: when the water covered the soles of the Zouave’s feet, the public’s access to the river was blocked by the police, and when the water reached hip level, river navigation was closed.

"Grenadier"

In 1970-1974, the ancient bridge was replaced with a modern one in order to expand it for the needs of road traffic. Currently, of the four statues on the bridge, only the figure of the Zouave has been preserved. The rest were taken outside of Paris: for example, the “Infantryman” stands in the Vincennes Fort Gravel.

"Infantryman"

Having been refused permission to exhibit his paintings at the official Salon, the artist Edouard Manet built a barracks near the Pont Alma to display them. The action of Remarque's novel “The Arc de Triomphe” begins on this bridge.

At the entrance to the bridge in 1999, a copy of the flame of the torch of the Statue of Liberty, known as the “Flame of Liberty,” was installed. After the English Princess Diana died in the tunnel at the Alma Bridge, this sculptural composition was reinterpreted as a monument in her honor.

Arcolsky Bridge

- a bridge in the center of Paris, connects the Ile de la Cité with the right, northern bank of the Seine and the square in front of the capital's city hall, the former Greve.

The current bridge was installed in 1856; This is the second bridge on this site; the original one was a suspension and pedestrian bridge (1828) and was simply called Grevsky. The current name was given by Napoleon III in honor of his uncle's victory in the Battle of Arcole.

The Arcole Bridge is the very first metal bridge in Paris; made of cast iron; bridge width 20 meters; It is a metal structure in the form of an arch with a span of 80 m, supported by stone supports. Installed in 1856 under the direction of engineer Alphonse Oudry (1819-1869); the work was completed in a short time, in just 3 months.

Archdiocese Bridge The Bridge of the Archdiocese is a bridge in the center of Paris that connects the Ile de la Cité with the left, southern bank of the Seine and, administratively, the 4th arrondissement of the capital with the 5th arrondissement. Stone bridge 68 m long and 11 m wide; a three-arch bridge with openings of 15, 17 and 15 m. Low arches have always prevented the passage of high river traffic, but, despite the decision made in 1910, the bridge has never been replaced.

Since 2010, the Archdiocese Bridge has been a symbolic place for loving people to attach metal locks to it as a sign of their love.

Named after the archdiocese located nearby, standing on the southeastern side of Notre Dame, between cathedral and Senoy. The archdiocese building was demolished after anti-clerical riots on February 14 and 15, 1831, when it was looted and destroyed.

The Archdiocese Bridge is hung with metal locks. Built in 1828 by the engineer Plouard for the Invalides Bridge Society after the demolition of the suspension bridge at the Invalides. The existing toll station for crossing the bridge was purchased by the city authorities in 1850.

Debilly Bridge

View from the Jena Bridge to the Debilly Bridge
Pont Debilly is a bridge in Paris over the Seine, connecting the embankment New York on the right bank from the Quai Brenly near the Eiffel Tower on the left bank of the Seine.

The bridge was conceived as a temporary structure in the alignment of Avenue Albert de Mun only for the 1900 World Exhibition in Paris. It was intended to provide quick pedestrian access from the Army and Navy pavilions to an exhibition recreating old Paris. Initially it was called the Military Exhibition Bridge or the Magdeburg Bridge, and only in 1908 it was named after the French general Jean Louis Debilly, who died in 1808. In 1906, the bridge was moved to a new permanent location opposite Rue Monutuncion.

The pedestrian bridge is built on a metal frame supported by two stone piers on the banks of the river, and is decorated with dark green ceramic tiles to create the impression of waves. Along with Eiffel Tower, this is the second metal structure that characterizes the engineering achievements of its era. However, in 1941 the Debilly pedestrian bridge was in danger of disappearing when the president of the architectural society described it as a forgotten accessory of a bygone event. Fortunately, like its contemporaries Pont Alexandre III and the Austerlitz Viaduct, the Debilly Bridge was included in the supplementary register in 1966 historical monuments.

Bridge of Invalides The Pont des Invalides is an arched bridge in Paris over the Seine, located between the Alma and Alexandre III bridges near the Invalides.

The history of the bridge begins in the 1820s. French engineer Claude Louis Marie Henri Navier proposed a suspension bridge project in 1821. In 1824-1826 the bridge was under construction, but was not completed. In 1829, a new bridge with two pillars and three porticoes was opened. But due to wear and tear in 1850, access to the bridge was limited. In 1854, the structure was destroyed and construction began on a more modern bridge, completed a year later in time for the 1855 World Exhibition in Paris.

The constructed bridge is a four-arch bridge (two arches of 34 m each and two of 36 m each). The length of the bridge is 152 m, the height above the water is 18 m (the lowest bridge over the Seine within Paris). The width of the roadway is 14 m, two sidewalks are 2 m each. Since its commissioning, the bridge has been reconstructed several times. In the winter of 1880, two arches were destroyed, but were restored within a year. The last major reconstruction took place in 1956, when the sidewalks were widened.

The figure on the central pillar of the bridge symbolizes Napoleon's victories on land and sea, while the sculpted heads on the other pillars represent war trophies.

Carrousel Bridge

- bridge over the Seine in Paris from the Tuileries embankment to the Voltaire embankment.

The first bridge on this site was called Saint-Pierre since 1831. In 1834, King Louis Philippe I named it the Pont Carrousel because it was opposite the Place Carrousel, which took its name from the military riding demonstration held at this site under Louis XIV from 5 to 7 June 1662 on the occasion of the birthday of his son.

Statue of the "Seine" by sculptor Louis Petitot on the Carrousel Bridge, with the Louvre in the background.

The architect Antoine Remy Polonceau managed to create a design that was innovative in several aspects. On the one hand, it was an arch bridge design instead of the ones accepted at that time suspension bridges. A relatively new material was used: cast iron with wood. At each corner of the bridge, stone allegorical sculptures in the classical style by Louis Petitot (1846) were erected, symbolizing industry, abundance, the city of Paris and the Seine. The bridge had a length of 169.5 m and a width between railings of 11.85 m. It consisted of three arches of 47.67 m each.

In 1906, after seven decades of use, a major restoration was required: the wooden elements were replaced with iron ones. However, the bridge was too narrow for traffic in the twentieth century. In 1930, its height above the river was considered insufficient for river transportation, and it was decided to abandon it in favor of a completely new structure several tens of meters downstream.

Architects Gaspard, Turri, Gustav Umbendstock and engineer Lang tried to preserve the silhouette of the bridge familiar to Parisians. The new three-arch reinforced concrete bridge, 33 m wide, built in 1935-1939, reaches the right bank opposite the Louvre in a direct line with the Arc de Triomphe Carrousel

Leopold Sédar Senghor Bridge (until 2006 - Solferino Bridge)

- a pedestrian bridge over the Seine in Paris between the Orsay Museum on the left bank and the Tuileries Garden on the right bank of the Seine.

For 100 years, the cast-iron Solferino Bridge, designed for the passage of carriages, connected the Quai Anatole France and the Tuileries Quai. It was created by the authors of the Pont des Invalides, Paul Martin Gallocher de Lagalicerie and Julius Savarin, and opened in 1861 by Napoleon III. The bridge was named after the French victory at the Battle of Solferino. Having lost its strength over time (especially due to collisions with barges), the bridge was demolished and replaced in 1961 by a steel pedestrian bridge, which was in turn destroyed in 1992.

A new pedestrian bridge was built in 1997-1999. under the direction of engineer and architect Mark Mimram. This metal bridge is unique in architecture and is covered with wood from exotic Brazilian Tabebuia trees, which gives it a light and warm look. The strength of the bridge, however, is beyond doubt - the foundations on both sides are concrete columns, buried 15 m into the ground, and the structure itself consists of six 150-ton parts, built by the Eiffel Engineering Company

Small Bridge

- a stone bridge over the Seine in the center of Paris, leading from the left bank to the Ile de la Cité. The bridge is located between the Pont Saint-Michel and the Double Bridge and connects the Quai de Montebello in the 4th arrondissement with the Quai Saint-Michel in the 5th arrondissement.

Bridge Changed The Bridge of Changers (French: Pont au Change) is a bridge in the center of Paris, spanning the Seine River. The Pont de Change is located on the border of the 1st and 4th arrondissements and connects the Ile de la Cité at the level of the Palais de Justice and the Conciergerie with the right bank near the Chatelet theater. The bridge got its name because of the many money changers’ shops that were previously located in the houses that built up the bridge until 1788.

Bridge length: 103 m
Width: 30 m, including two sidewalks 6 m wide each
Type of construction: arch bridge with 3 arched spans 31 m long Architects: Paul-Martin Gallocher de Lagalisserie and Paul Vaudry Construction took place from 1658 to 1660 Metro: lines 1, 4, 7, 11, 14, Châtelet station

The Change Bridge, lined with buildings. 1756 The first wooden bridge, located on the site of the current one, was presumably built under King Charles the Bald in the 9th century after the cessation of attacks on Paris by the Normans.

The bridge was a continuation of the Rue Saint-Denis, leading from Flanders, and led directly to royal palace on the Ile de la Cité, for which it was named Royal (Pont du Roy). To protect the Cité, the Grand Châtelet fortress was built on the right bank in 1130, but after the construction of the city wall under Philip II Augustus, the fortress lost its defensive function and served as a prison until 1802. Now this place is the Chatelet Square.

As was customary in the Middle Ages, the bridge was so densely packed with buildings that it was impossible to see the river. 140 houses and 112 shops and workshops of artisans, as well as a mill, made the bridge an important financial point in Paris. Money and goods were exchanged on the bridge, hence the name of the bridge. Over the next centuries, the bridge changed its name several more times: Grand Pont (1273), pont à Coulons, pont aux Colombes, pont aux Meuniers, pont de la Marchandise, pont aux Marchands and pont aux Oiseaux. The Money Changer Bridge often collapsed and had to be repaired frequently. On this occasion, the 17th century poet Claude Le Petit wrote:

Even if they make you look bad and they’re always fixing you, it doesn’t matter! You are rightly called the Bridge of Changers: After all, you are always changing.

After the royal court moved to the Louvre, the road from the palace to Notre Dame, where the royal retinue went to services, passed along the Changes Bridge, so it was decided to decorate the bridge with sculptures of French kings, including the young Louis XIV. Today these sculptures are exhibited in the Louvre.

Demolition of houses on the bridge changed in 1788 (painting by Hubert Robert)
At the end of the 18th century, all buildings from the bridge were demolished. The bridge acquired its modern appearance during the Second Empire under Baron Osman. In 1860, engineers Romani and Vaudreuil built a modern bridge during the reconstruction of the entire city. The axis of the bridge is perpendicular to the river, the structure is a continuation of the perspective of Palace Boulevard, the new Chatelet Square and then the Sevastopol and Strasbourg boulevards.

Mirabeau Bridge
The Mirabeau Bridge is a bridge over the Seine in Paris, built in 1895-1897. Since April 29, 1975 it has the status of a historical monument.

The bridge connects the XV (Left Bank) and XVI (Right Bank) municipal districts of Paris. It also connects Rue de la Convention on the Left Bank with Rue Remusat on the Right Bank. On the left bank there is a RER station, line “C” “Gare Javel”, nearby is the metro station “Javel-André Citroën”

The decision to build the bridge was made by the President of the Republic, Sadi Carnot, on January 12, 1893. The bridge was designed by engineer Paul Rabel with the participation of engineers Jean Rezal and Amadeus Albi. The bridge is named after the French politician Honore Gabriel Mirabeau.

The bridge is 173 m long and 20 m wide (12 m for the roadway and 4 m for the sidewalks). The main arch of the bridge is 93 m long, the two side arches are 32.4 m long. The two pylons of the bridge are built in the form of ships, decorated with allegorical statues by the sculptor Jean-Antoine Enjalbert

The Carrousel Bridge in Paris connects the Quai des Tuileries and the Quai Voltaire. The bridge received its name several years after completion of construction. King Louis Philippe called it "Pont du Carrousel" because the Place Carrousel was located on the right bank of the Seine next to the Arc de Triomphe.

The bridge's architect was Antoine-Rémy Rolonkau, who brought to life an innovative design. At that time in Paris there were mainly suspension bridges, and the Carruzel Bridge became arched. At the same time, wood was used in materials along with cast iron. At both ends of the bridge, stone sculptures were erected depicting allegorical images of industry, abundance, the city of Paris and the Seine River.

In 1906, after almost 70 years of operation, it was decided to organize the first serious restoration of the bridge. Wooden elements were replaced with similar ones cast in iron. However, the bridge was considered too narrow for the increasingly busy road traffic, and its height was no longer sufficient for modern river transport. It was decided to abandon the bridge completely and build a similar bridge downstream. Today, a new reinforced concrete bridge crosses the river with three arches. It is equipped with a telescopic lighting system consisting of height-adjustable lights.

Coordinates: 48.86000000,2.33333300

New bridge

Although this bridge is usually called the New, in fact it is the oldest bridge in Paris. The New Bridge is a favorite location for artists, writers and filmmakers and has been immortalized in numerous works of modern art.

In 1578, King Henry III, its founder, laid the first stone in it, then King Henry IV in 1607 opened it and consecrated it, after which the bridge received its name. In 1985, the bridge fell into the hands of the artist Christo along with his wife Jeanne-Claude. Work on it lasted about 10 years, solely because the project required approval from Mayor Jacques Chirac.

The new bridge was the first stone bridge crossing the Seine, on which houses were not built, since the king believed that they might spoil the view of the Louvre, to which Henry IV was very partial.

The length of this twelve percent huge structure is 275 meters. In the central part of the bridge there is a statue of Henry IV. The new bridge, like many bridges of that time, was built in the Romanesque style, namely in the form of a series of short arches.

The New Bridge was one of the busiest places in Paris: on both sides there were temporary shops that disappeared only in the 19th century.

Nowadays, the bridge is also mega popular, because it is the most romantic bridge in Paris, which connects the right and left banks of the Seine River with western part Islands of Cite. We all remember how Juliette Binoche suffered on it in “Lovers from the Point Neuf Bridge.”

Coordinates: 48.85658300,2.34087900

Solferino Bridge

The Solferino Bridge was built in Paris to commemorate the victory of French troops against the Austro-Italian army near the Italian village of Solferino. It bore this name until 2006, now it is the “Leopold Sedar Senghor Pedestrian Bridge”. It was opened in 1861 and originally consisted of three cast-iron arches connecting the Tuileries and Anatole France embankments. Then it was not pedestrian and was used only for traffic.

By 1960, the bridge's structures had fallen into disrepair and it was destroyed. And exactly a year later, a new pedestrian bridge was built in the same place, which served until 1992, as it was a temporary structure. Then, following the results of an international competition for the design of a new bridge, the design of engineer Mark Mimram was chosen, which involved the construction of a lightweight structure. And in 1999, an elegant 115-meter arch rose over the Seine River, connecting the Tuileries Garden with the Orsay Museum.

The bridge is striking in its beauty and simultaneous simplicity of design: the wooden deck is supported by two mesh arches connected by traverses. Designed in a modernist style, the Solferino Bridge not only fits organically into the Parisian landscape, but is also an important topographical feature on the city map.

Coordinates: 48.86182100,2.32471200

Archdiocese Bridge

The Bridge of the Archdiocese in Paris connects the Ile de la Cité with the left bank of the Seine. The bridge has become a place for walks and romantic meetings for newlyweds and couples in love, who leave locks with their names engraved on the bridge railings, and send the key to the bottom of the Seine.

The three-arch bridge is made of stone, its length is 68 meters and its width is 11 meters. The bridge was built two centuries ago, its construction was headed by the engineer Ploirot. The bridge is built on low arches that impede the passage of river traffic, but, nevertheless, the bridge was never rebuilt. The name of the bridge was given due to the nearby archdiocese.

Coordinates: 48.85176000,2.35169800

Notre Dame Bridge

The Notre Dame Bridge is one of the oldest bridges in Paris and is one of the main attractions of the city. It is known that the first bridge on this site was built by the Romans and burned down in 52 BC and was rebuilt. In 885-886, when the island was besieged by the Normans, the bridge was again destroyed and a small bridge with a mill was built in its place.

In 1413, by decree of King Charles VI, the mill was removed, and in its place a wooden bridge appeared, which, according to the then prevailing tradition, was built with houses and trading shops. It was then that the name Notre Dame appeared. In 1499, the bridge was destroyed; after some time, a new stone bridge appeared in its place, which was almost immediately overgrown with houses and shops.

The next reconstruction of the bridge was carried out in 1660 - in honor of the wedding of Louis XIV and the Spanish princess Maria Theresa, and in 1786 all buildings were removed from it. In the mid-19th century, a new bridge with five arches was built on the old foundation. At the same time, it was decided to replace the three central arches with a metal structure - this was done in order to prevent collisions of barges with the bridge. Unfortunately, such incidents happened more than once, for which people called the bridge “devil’s”.

In 1919, another restoration of the Notre Dame Bridge was carried out, and today it is very popular among rollerbladers, and tourists rushing to the famous cathedral are greeted by cartoonists and cartoonists.

Coordinates: 48.85621600,2.34862600

Bercy Bridge

The Bercy Bridge in Paris was built between 1831 and 1832, during the reign of Louis Philippe in France. Previously, crossing the Seine was carried out by ferry. Since its long existence, this bridge has undergone many different reconstructions and changes. According to the architect's idea, the bridge was supposed to become a kind of entrance and exit from Paris itself.

But Paris was constantly growing, as a result, the Bercy Bridge became a link between the left and right banks of the city, providing transport links between the two parts of the city.

In 1992, thanks to the architectural mastery of Christian Langlois, the Bercy Bridge was extended by three additional lanes and now carries the 6th metro line. On this moment The length of the bridge is 175 meters and the width is 40 meters. The materials used to make the Bercy Bridge were stone and reinforced concrete.

Coordinates: 48.83822700,2.37492100

Charles de Gaulle Bridge

The Charles de Gaulle Bridge, named after the first president of the Fifth Republic, is the 37th Parisian bridge, which is a very original architectural structure- It is shaped like an airplane wing. This bridge connects Austerlitz and Lyon train stations. The length of the bridge is 238 meters and the width is 35.

What distinguishes the Charles de Gaulle Bridge from most Parisian bridges is not only its very original appearance. Unlike its many brothers, this bridge is one of the most powerful. Its structures are capable of withstanding enormous overloads. For example, the maximum weight that the Charles de Gaulle Bridge can withstand is about 5 thousand tons!

Coordinates: 48.84252700,2.36895300

Bir Akeim Bridge

The two-level Bir Akeim Bridge is one of the most unusual bridges Paris. This is a steel structure, the lower tier of which is reserved for movement. road transport, and on the top there is a metro line. There is also a path for pedestrians.

The bridge was erected in the first half of the twentieth century on the site of an older structure built in 1878. The author of the project was the famous engineer Alexander Gustav Eiffel. The name of the bridge was given in honor of a small Libyan settlement where the French army fought with German troops.

In addition to its original design, the Bir Akeim Bridge is a very picturesque attraction and is one of the most famous Parisian bridges. In its eastern part stands the sculpture “Reviving France”, created by the sculptor Vererkinch. It is here that the hero of Marlon Brando appears in the very first scene of the film “Last Tango in Paris”. And it is from this bridge that Swan or Swan Island begins with its magnificent views.

Coordinates: 48.85570500,2.28774100

Bridge of Invalides

The Pont des Invalides, built in 1829 and rebuilt in 1855, is an arch bridge located between the Pont Alma and the Pont Alexandre III. Nearby is the Invalides, hence the name of the bridge. Structurally, the bridge is a structure of four arches, two of which are 34 meters long, and two are 36 meters long.

The initial design of the bridge was developed in 1824-1825, but construction was completed only 4 years later. In addition, the project was changed. At first it was planned that the bridge would be suspended and lie on the axis of the Invalides esplanade, but in the end the design turned out to be different. That bridge stood until 1854, and a new structure appeared only a year later - as part of Paris's preparations for the World Exhibition.

The Bridge of Invalides is one of the most interesting buildings. On its central support there is a figure that is a symbol of Napoleon’s numerous victories, and the sculptural heads placed on the other supports are war trophies.

Coordinates: 48.86316600,2.31040000

Alexander III Bridge

The bridge was founded as a sign of friendship between the Russian Empire and France, and was named in honor of the Russian Emperor Alexander III. This bridge is considered by many to be the most elegant in Paris. It is he who can be seen on most postcards associated with Paris.

The decorative decoration of the bridge, with figures of pegasi, nymphs and angels, is a striking example of the Beaux Arts style. On the sides of the entrance to the bridge there are 17-meter lamp posts, above which bronze figures hover, symbolizing Agriculture, Art, War and Battle. In the center of the bridge arches are a nymph of the Seine with the coat of arms of France and a nymph of the Neva with the coat of arms of Imperial Russia, both made of copper.

Coordinates: 48.86434800,2.31343000

Debey Pedestrian Bridge

In the center of Paris there is an arched pedestrian bridge spanning the Seine River. It is located near the Eiffel Tower and connects the New York waterfront with the Quai Branly. They call it Debeilly, in honor of the French general Jean-Louis Debeilly, who distinguished himself at the Battle of Jena in 1806. The length of the bridge is 125 meters, width 8 meters. The opening was timed to coincide with the World Fair in 1900, on the initiative of Commissioner General Alfred Picard. The architect was Jean Resal, who was also the author of the designs for the Alexander III Bridge and the Austerlitz Viaduct.

The metal frame of the bridge is supported by two stone supports installed along the edges of the banks. The outside of the columns is lined with dark green ceramic tiles, which is associated with waves. The shape of the bridge is made in the form of an arc with beautiful twisted iron railings.

After the Eiffel Tower, the pedestrian bridge design is considered the second largest technical achievement beginning of the 20th century. However, in 1941 they wanted to demolish it, but the president of the architectural society of Paris insisted on preserving and restoring the Debeilly bridge. In 1966 it was added to the additional list of historical monuments.

Coordinates: 48.86183500,2.29758700

Small Bridge

Small Bridge is one of the oldest bridges Paris. Its design fully corresponds to its name, since the length of the arched stone structure that connected the banks of the Seine is only 20 meters. Information about the bridge at this place dates back to the time of the conquest of Gaul by Roman troops.

The first bridges on this territory were built in ancient times, when Celtic tribes lived here. When Roman troops approached the Isle of Cité, the Celts burned all the bridges connecting the island with the rest of the world. So they tried to prevent invaders from entering their territory. The Romans had no choice but to build a new bridge. However, the wooden Small Bridge they built was destroyed in 886. Then there were heavy rains, and the water in the Seine rose so high that it simply demolished the bridge that was in the way. After this, the bridge was rebuilt several times.

Over time, residential buildings and retail shops grew on the Small Bridge - this was a distinctive feature of that era. And thanks to numerous retail outlets, the bridge has become one of the centers of economic life in the city. This was the case until 1393, when the bridge was washed away again, as in 1408. But the persistent Parisians rebuilt it every time in the same place. The last time the Small Bridge was restored was in 1852, and it is in this form that it has been preserved to this day.

Coordinates: 48.85331200,2.34694800

Bridge of Concord

The Concorde Bridge, or the Bridge of Concorde, is the main connecting artery between the Tuileries embankment and the Place de la Concorde with the Quai d'Orsay and the Bourbon Palace located on the right bank. First of all, the Pont de la Concorde is famous for the fact that stones from the destroyed Bastille were used in its construction. Long before the appearance of the bridge, a temporary crossing was located in its place, which it was decided to replace with a permanent bridge after the construction of Place de la Concorde. Construction began in 1787 under the direction of the master of French classicism Jean-Rodolphe Perronet.

The first name of the bridge was different - “Pont Louis XVI”, but after completion of construction in 1791, it was replaced by “Bridge of the Revolution” and was supposed to symbolize the victory over absolutism. The Bridge of Concord is a more modern name.)

During the reign of Napoleon Bonaparte, it was decided to decorate the bridge with sculptures of eight generals of the French army who died in battle. After the power of the Bourbon dynasty was established, sculptures of generals were replaced by images of great historical figures and ministers. However, these statues turned out to be too heavy and threatened to collapse the bridge. For this reason they were transported to Versailles. The last reconstruction was carried out in 1930-1932, when its capacity was almost doubled. These days, the Pont de la Concorde is one of the busiest bridges in Paris.

Today, the Pont de la Concorde can easily be called the busiest in Paris, because more traffic passes over it every day than on any other Parisian bridge.

Coordinates: 48.86343000,2.31959300

Tournel Bridge

The Tournelle Bridge is one of the oldest bridges in Paris. It was erected in 1651 on the site of the wooden Bridge of the King, built in 1370, demolished during a flood, and connected the island of Saint-Louis with the left bank of the Seine.

There were many predecessor bridges. First, a new wooden bridge was built in 1618-1620, and there was a fee to cross it. However, in the spring of 1637, it was demolished during an ice drift, and the Parisians again built a wooden bridge, which stood for only 17 years - until the next flood. And only then, taught by the sad experience of the past, the townspeople began to build a bridge of stone. It stood for much longer, but, alas, in 1910 the treacherous waters of the Seine destroyed it again, although not completely. And in 1918, the bridge was finally dismantled.

The next construction began in 1923-1928. This time, the structure turned out to be more durable, and above the bridge rises a statue of Saint Genevieve, the patroness of Paris, who once protected the city from an attack by the Huns. It is not known whether the secret of the strength of this bridge is hidden in engineering subtleties, or whether it is connected with holy patronage - in any case, this bridge is much more stable than its predecessors!

Coordinates: 48.85066100,2.35536400

Grenelle Bridge

The Grenelle Bridge is one of three bridges crossing the so-called Swan Island. He doesn't have any architectural features, but is interesting for the sights that surround it. The current bridge was built in 1966 on the site of an earlier cast-iron structure that had connected the banks of the Seine since 1873.

The main attraction, which is clearly visible from the Grenelle Bridge, is a small copy of the Statue of Liberty, which adorns the western tip of Swan Island. It was presented by the Americans for the centenary of the storming of the Bastille. This is a symbolic act, because the sculpture installed in New York was made by a French sculptor, and by donating a copy of it to France, the US authorities expressed their gratitude. On the plaque that the statue holds in her hands are embossed historical dates - the day of the signing of the US Constitution and the day of the storming of the Bastille, connected by an equal sign.

Coordinates: 48.85021600,2.28024200

Pont d'Iena Bridge

The Pont d'Iena Bridge is located in the Champ de Mars area, between the left and right banks of the Seine in the city of Paris, France. The bridge connects the Chaillot Palace and the Parisian Trocadero district, and also leads to the foot of the famous Eiffel Tower.

The bridge was designed and built by order of Napoleon in 1807, in honor of his Prussian victories. The construction of the bridge was carried out from 1808 to 1814, and a huge amount of funds was allocated for its construction at that time. All construction costs were covered by the state.

The structure of the bridge is represented by five arches, the arc of each of which is 28 meters. Near each arch of the bridge, an imperial eagle is engraved.

By the second half of the 19th century, the problem of insufficient capacity of the bridge, whose width at that time was only 14 meters, first appeared. And in 1937, under the project of the French government, the bridge was restored and expanded to 35 meters.

Coordinates: 48.85976700,2.29222500

Bridge Saint Michel

The Pont Saint-Michel is one of the oldest bridges in Paris. It connects Place Saint-Michel and the Ile de la Cité and is located near the famous Pont de Change. The bridge received its name in honor of the chapel of the same name located nearby.

The original bridge was built on this site in 1378, designed by the architect Gugu Aubrio, who was responsible for the construction of the Bastille. The construction of a new bridge was due to the fact that the nearby Small Bridge, built by the ancient Romans, could no longer withstand the increased flow of people and carts, and the city was in dire need of a new transport artery. Almost immediately after the construction of the bridge, merchants began to build their homes and shops on it. All this made the structure heavier and more unstable, and floods quite often washed away all the buildings on the bridge.

A major reconstruction of the Saint-Michel Bridge became possible only at the end of the 18th century, when Louis XVI introduced a ban on the construction of any buildings on bridges. The last most significant reconstruction of the bridge was carried out in 1850, giving it a modern appearance.

Coordinates: 48.85400700,2.34452300

Alma Bridge

The Alma Bridge, located near the square of the same name, is an arched bridge with a length of 150 meters, one of the most famous landmarks of Paris. It got its name in honor of the victory of the French army over Russian troops in the Battle of Almina, during the Crimean War. The bridge was opened in 1856 by Emperor Napoleon III. In 1900, during preparation for the World Exhibition, its length was doubled - a small pedestrian bridge was added.

Each of the four pillars of the bridge was once decorated with a sculpture of a military man - a zouave (as the light infantry regiments were called), a grenadier, an artilleryman and an infantryman. They served not only as a decorative element, but were also used from a practical point of view. It was convenient to determine the water level in the Seine using the statues. For example, if the water completely covered the soles of the Zouave’s feet, the police blocked the approaches to the river; if the water rose to the thighs, navigation on the river was closed.

The Alma Bridge acquired its modern appearance in 1970-74 - the ancient bridge could no longer cope with the needs of the increased traffic flow. After reconstruction, the statues were removed from the bridge and taken away from Paris; only the figure of the Zouave remained in its original place.

Coordinates: 48.86410800,2.30191100

Bridge Changed

The length of the bridge is about 100 meters, width - 30 meters, including two six-meter sidewalks.

It appeared in the capital of France in the 9th century. It was made of wood. In the 17th century, the bridge was made of stone. At the same time, it was decorated with statues of kings, because socialites often traveled across the bridge. They are still kept in the Louvre.

Why such a strange name? Because the French got smart and built on the bridge not a lot, not a little, but more than 200 houses and shops. All points were at the mercy of local money changers and jewelers. Hence the name.

The Money Changer Bridge is so famous that it is often written about in fiction. An episode in the film "Perfume" based on the book by Suskend is dedicated to him. The main character worked in a store on the bridge. There is a beautiful moment in the film when the house is destroyed and its rubble falls into the Seine. In Hugo's Notre Dame and Les Miserables, entire chapters are devoted to the bridge.

Coordinates: 48.85657500,2.34670300

Tournel Bridge

Paris, one of the most beautiful and romantic European cities, can easily be called a city of bridges. After all, there are as many as 37 of them in the city. The Tournelle Bridge connects the left bank of the Seine River and the island of Saint-Louis. From the bridge you can admire a beautiful view of the eastern tip of the Ile de la Cité and the Cathedral of Notre Dame de Paris. The history of the bridge dates back to 1369, when it was made of wood. That same year, the bridge was flooded by a river that overflowed its banks and practically destroyed it.

Only in 1651, after several attempts at reconstruction, a stone bridge was erected, which, as it turned out, also could not withstand the raging elements. Incorrect construction technology, or perhaps simply poor quality material, did not allow the bridge to withstand the flood of 1910, which brought global destruction.

In 1918, it was decided to completely demolish the bridge. In 1923-1928, a completely new bridge was built, which we can see today - the Tournelle Bridge. The width of the bridge is 23 meters, and the entire length is 122 meters. The patron saint of the bridge is Saint Genevieve, whose statue is located on the bridge.

Coordinates: 48.82847200,2.42648600

Bridge Royal

At the beginning of the 20th century, the Royal Bridge was included in the list of historical monuments of Paris. This is the third oldest bridge in Paris, but the first in terms of the number of reconstructions.

Since 1550, at the site where the Royal Bridge is now located, a ferry operated to cross the Seine. In 1632, a wooden bridge of St. Anne with 15 arches was built here. It was first repaired 17 years later, and after another 2 years it was completely rebuilt. After a fire in 1654, almost the entire bridge burned down and was rebuilt again by the year 60.

After half of the arches were carried away by a flood in 1884, Louis XIV decided to build a stone bridge on this site. He gave it the name Pont Royal, which means “Royal Bridge”.

Coordinates: 48.86012000,2.32990600

Pont des Arts

The pedestrian bridge of the Arts, connecting the banks of the Seine, is the first iron bridge in Paris, built at the beginning of the 19th century. It is the link on the city map between the French Academy and the Louvre. The Arch Bridge of the Arts consists of seven spans, each 22 meters long, supported by six reinforced concrete pillars lined with stone. The total length of the bridge is 155 meters and the width is 11 meters.

Construction of the bridge began on the orders of Napoleon Bonaparte. It got its name from the fact that at the beginning of the 19th century the Louvre with its collections of works of art was called the Palace of Arts - the name migrated to the bridge. About 50 years after its construction, in 1852, Emperor Napoleon III decided to rebuild the bridge. The main result of this work was the expansion of the bridge.

During the First and Second World Wars, the Pont des Arts was seriously damaged by bombing, and frequent collisions with barges caused the destruction of the stone cladding. A complete reconstruction of the bridge was carried out in 1981-1984, when it was returned to its original shape. Only the number of arches has changed - there are seven of them instead of the original nine. Opened to pedestrians in 1984, the Pont des Arts has gained immense popularity among Parisians, who picnic right on the bridge in the summer and sometimes host art exhibitions here. In addition, many famous artists captured it in their works.

Restaurant Au Petit Sud Ouest, Paris, France

One of the most beautiful and romantic European cities, Paris, can safely be called the city of bridges. After all, here there are neither more nor less of them, but as many as 37. And if not for them, the Seine River, dividing Paris into 2 parts, would become a serious obstacle not only for tourists, but also for the Parisians themselves. The bridges were built in different eras, which accordingly affected their appearance. It is difficult to find a bridge in Paris that is similar to another. And each bridge certainly has its own story, amazing and unique... I’ll tell you about some of them:

1. The famous Parisian bridge - the New Bridge." Oddly enough, (Pont Neuf) is one of the oldest bridges in Paris. The New Bridge crosses the Spit of the Ile de la Cité and consists of two parts, where one axis is not an exact continuation of the other. The southern part The bridge has 5 spans, the northern one - 7. Its construction began under Henry III in 1578, and ended under Henry IV in 1606. In its middle part, the New Bridge rests on two islands, European and Patriarchal, where it was built a little later. a square with an equestrian monument to Henry IV was built. Unlike other bridges of that time, the Pont Neuf was not built up with houses and had sidewalks for pedestrians. For many decades, the Pont Neuf was one of the busiest places in Paris: temporary benches and temporary shops were located on both sides. booths that disappeared only in the 19th century, but Pont Neuf still exists. favorite place meetings and walks of Parisians and guests of the capital. This is the most romantic bridge in Paris, connecting the right and left banks of the Seine with the western part of the Ile de la Cité.

2. The Pont au Change Bridge, built in the 9th century under King Charles the Bald, connects the right bank of the Seine with the Ile de la Cité. In medieval times, this bridge was chosen by numerous shopkeepers and money changers. It was the main financial artery of the French capital. The bridge was so densely lined with rows of shops that it looked more like a flea market, and the Parisians walking along it simply did not see the river. At the end of the 18th century, when shops and houses were demolished, the bridge became “poor and bare.” The bridge acquired its current appearance during the Second Empire and has not changed since then.

3. Bridge Saint-Michel (Pont St.Michael), built under Napoleon III. It is decorated with the emperor's monogram. From the bridge begins Boulevard Saint-Michel, leading to the Latin Quarter.

4. Notre-Dame Bridge
In 52 BC. The Romans came to these lands. Locals, defending themselves from the enemy, they destroyed the access routes to the island - they burned the bridges. However, this measure had a short-term effect, and the city was soon conquered. Active construction began on the Cite, during which the Petit Bridge was reborn from wood, and Notre Dame from stone. The next important stage in the life of the bridges came in 886, after the siege of the city by the Normans. Petit Pont was demolished by the waters of the overflowing Seine, and it was rebuilt, and Notre Dame, damaged during the hostilities, was replaced by a new Pont au Change, built downstream. The last time it was reconstructed was in the 19th century. Nowadays, rollerbladers love it. And an army of caricaturists, cartoonists and simply artists are waiting for numerous tourists rushing to the famous Notre Dame Cathedral on the bridge.

5.Pedestrian bridge Pont au Double)

6. Pont des Arts became the first railway bridge across the Seine, built in 1802. It connects the buildings of the French Academy with the Louvre, and is very popular among tourists. Pont des Arts was captured by many famous French artists, including Auguste Renoir and Nicolas de Staël. Pont des Arts is for pedestrians only. No one bothers tourists there. Therefore, many, having spread a newspaper, simply settle down to have a snack right on the bridge.

7. The two-level bridge Bir-Hakeim (Pont de Bir-Hakeim) is quite unusual. There is a metro along it (the upper level is reserved for trains), cars pass through, and people pass by.

It was built in 1949 according to the design of G. Eiffel, and the Bir Akeim Bridge was named after the place in Libya where a battle took place between French and German troops in 1942. On the eastern side of the bridge is Wederkinch's sculptural work "Rising France". From the Bir Akeim bridge, Swan (or Swan) Island begins, stretching in a narrow strip along the Seine. The bridge offers a beautiful view of Swan Alley.

9. Austerlitz Bridge (Pont d'Austerlitz) The length of the bridge, located between Place Maza and the Austerlitz and Saint-Bernard embankments, is 200 m, width - 32 m. It was opened on March 5, 1807 and named in honor of the victory won by the army of Napoleon I over Russian and Austrian troops on December 2, 1805, near the village of Austerlitz. The names of French military leaders killed in the Battle of Austerlitz are engraved on the ornaments decorating the bridge. In 1815, at the request of the allies who occupied Paris, the bridge was renamed the Royal (Jardin du Roi). ), but this name was not accepted by the Parisians. In 1830, the bridge officially received its original name again.

10. The remarkable Sully Bridge. In the Russian tradition of abbreviating doubled consonants, it is sometimes called the Suli bridge. In the original language the name sounds like Le pont de Sully. The Sully Bridge in Paris connects the Ile Saint-Louis or the Ile Saint-Louis with both banks of the Seine River. The design received its name in honor of Duke Sully, who was the head of the French government under Henry IV. If you walk from the Boulevard Saint-Germain across the bridge and then follow the Boulevard Henri IV, you end up at the Place de la Bastille. The photo shows one of the parts of the bridge.

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12. Bercy Bridge. It was built between 1831 and 1832, during the reign of Louis Philippe. Since its existence, this bridge, 175 m long and 40 m wide, has undergone many reconstructions and changes. As planned, the bridge was supposed to become a kind of entrance and exit from the city itself. But due to the fact that Paris was constantly growing, as a result it became a connecting link between the left and right banks of the city. In 1992, thanks to the architectural mastery of Christian Langlois, the Bercy Bridge was extended by three additional lanes and now carries the 6th metro line.

13. Tolbiac Bridge (Pont de Tolbiac).

14. Pont Alexandre III, perhaps the most impressive and graceful in Paris, leads from the Champs-Élysées on the Right Bank to the Invalides on the left. The decoration of this structure, containing figures of pegasuses, angels and nymphs, is made in a playful and at the same time noble eclectic Beaux-Arts style, combining the best traditions of the French Baroque and Italian Renaissance. The luxurious Pont Alexandre III, named after the Russian emperor, was founded by Nicholas II in 1896 in honor of the Franco-Russian alliance and opened on the eve of the 1900 World Exhibition.

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Bridges of Paris - detailed information with photo. TOP 10 most interesting and beautiful Parisian bridges.

In Paris, 30 beautiful bridges rise over the Seine. The most beautiful is the Alexander III Bridge. The New Bridge is considered the oldest. Romantics have chosen the Pont des Arts. You can see all the bridges by taking a walk on water bus along the Seine.

The Alexander III Bridge was built at the very beginning of the 20th century in honor of the union of France and Russia. Considered one of the main attractions of Paris and the most beautiful bridge capital of France. From here you can admire the Champs Elysees, the Eiffel Tower, and the Invalides. Located near the Invalides metro station.

2 - Pont Neuf or New Bridge

Pont Neuf is the oldest surviving bridge in Paris. Its construction dates back to the 16th century. The first stone of the building was laid by Henry IV himself. The bridge connects the right and left banks of the French capital and passes through the Ile de la Cité. In the center stands a statue of Henry IV. During the revolution, the sculpture of the French ruler was destroyed, but was subsequently restored. The bridge has wide sidewalks and is especially popular with Parisians. It offers magnificent views of the city and the Seine. Located near Pont Neuf metro station.

Initially, the ancient Marie Bridge was built from wood. In the 17th century, the structure was completely destroyed by flood. The bridge was reconstructed and named after Christophe Marie. Parisians recognize the place as the most romantic bridge of all lovers. According to legend, couples kissing under a bridge while passing by on a boat will be happy forever. The bridge is located near the Pont Marie metro station.

The Pont des Arts is famous for the dates of people in love. Artists create here and musical groups perform. The bridge is for pedestrians only and connects the Louvre and the institute. There is always a festive atmosphere on the bridge. It offers a panoramic view of the main Parisian attractions - the Louvre, museums and the Ile de la Cité. The lovers hung locks on the bridge, but after the fence collapsed, the locks were removed. Located near the Louvre Rivoli metro station.

Bercy Bridge - built in the 19th century, it was reconstructed. At the very beginning he was located outside of Paris. In the old days, a certain amount of money was charged for entering the bridge. The place is mentioned in the famous song “Under the Sky of Paris”. It brought unprecedented popularity to the bridge. Located near Quai de la Gare metro station.

Royal is a royal bridge built in the 17th century. It is an architectural landmark of Paris. The construction was supported by King Louis IV. The ruler allocated funds from the treasury for the construction of the Royal Bridge. The building is located near the Tuileries metro station.

Previously, the bridge was called Solferino. In the 20th century it was renamed in honor of the Senegalese president. The building was erected under Napoleon in the 19th century and was reconstructed. You can get to the bridge from the Tuileries metro station.

The building was opened about 10 years ago. It is the new Parisian bridge and connects the twelfth and thirteenth arrondissements. Intended for pedestrians and cyclists only. The bridge offers a magnificent view of Bercy Park and the library. The structure has an unusual shape - two intersecting arcs. The bridge is located near the metro station quai de la Gare, Bercy.

The structure was built as a sign of France's victory in Crimean War(Battle of Alma). It was on the Alma Bridge that Princess Diana died. There is an Orthodox Russian church on the shore. From the bridge you can see the Eiffel Tower. The bridge is located near the Pont de l'Alma metro station.

Elegant openwork design unique bridge creates the effect of weightlessness. The bridge contains three arches and bronze statues. They symbolize the French capital itself. The place was glorified in the works of the French poet Guillaume Appolinaire. You can get to the bridge from the Javel-Andre Citroën metro station.

1. The famous Parisian bridge - the New Bridge." Oddly enough, (Pont Neuf) is one of the oldest bridges in Paris. The New Bridge crosses the Spit of the Ile de la Cité and consists of two parts, where one axis is not an exact continuation of the other. The southern part The bridge has 5 spans, the northern one - 7. Its construction began under Henry III in 1578, and ended under Henry IV in 1606. In its middle part, the New Bridge rests on two islands, European and Patriarchal, where it was built a little later. a square with an equestrian monument to Henry IV was built. Unlike other bridges of that time, the Pont Neuf was not built up with houses and had sidewalks for pedestrians. For many decades, the Pont Neuf was one of the busiest places in Paris: temporary benches and temporary shops were located on both sides. booths that disappeared only in the 19th century.But Pont Neuf is still a favorite meeting and walking place for Parisians and guests of the capital. It is the most romantic bridge in Paris, connecting the right and left banks of the Seine with the western part of the Ile de la Cité.

2. The Pont au Change Bridge, built in the 9th century under King Charles the Bald, connects the right bank of the Seine with the Ile de la Cité. In medieval times, this bridge was chosen by numerous shopkeepers and money changers. It was the main financial artery of the French capital. The bridge was so densely lined with rows of shops that it looked more like a flea market, and the Parisians walking along it simply did not see the river. At the end of the 18th century, shops and houses were demolished. The bridge acquired its current appearance during the Second Empire and has not changed since then.

3. Bridge Saint-Michel (Pont St.Michael), built under Napoleon III. It is decorated with the emperor's monogram. From the bridge begins Boulevard Saint-Michel, leading to the Latin Quarter.

4. Notre-Dame Bridge

In 52 BC. The Romans came to these lands. Local residents, defending themselves from the enemy, destroyed access routes to the island - they burned bridges. However, this measure had a short-term effect, and the city was soon conquered. Active construction began on the Cite, during which the Petit Bridge was reborn from wood, and Notre Dame from stone. The next important stage in the life of the bridges came in 886, after the siege of the city by the Normans. Petit Pont was demolished by the waters of the overflowing Seine, and it was rebuilt, and Notre Dame, damaged during the hostilities, was replaced by a new Pont au Change, built downstream. The last time it was reconstructed was in the 19th century. Nowadays, rollerbladers love it. And an army of caricaturists, cartoonists and simply artists are waiting for numerous tourists rushing to the famous Notre Dame Cathedral on the bridge.

5. Pedestrian bridge O Double (Pont au Double)

6. Pont des Arts was the first railway bridge over the Seine, built in 1802. It connects the buildings of the French Academy with the Louvre, and is very popular among tourists. Pont des Arts was captured by many famous French artists, including Auguste Renoir and Nicolas de Staël. Pont des Arts is for pedestrians only. No one bothers tourists there. Therefore, many, having spread a newspaper, simply settle down to have a snack right on the bridge.

7. The two-level bridge Bir-Hakeim (Pont de Bir-Hakeim) is quite unusual. There is a metro along it (the upper level is reserved for trains), cars pass through, and people pass by. It was built in 1949 according to the design of G. Eiffel, and the Bir Akeim Bridge was named after the place in Libya where a battle took place between French and German troops in 1942. On the eastern side of the bridge is Wederkinch's sculptural work "Rising France". From the Bir-Akeim Bridge, Swan (or Swan) Island begins, stretching in a narrow strip along the Seine. The bridge offers a beautiful view of Swan Alley.

8. The Tournelle Bridge (Pont de la Tournelle) connects the island of Saint-Louis with the left bank of the Seine. It was built in 1651 on the site of the wooden King's Bridge, which had stood here since 1370. The bridge is crowned with a statue of Saint Genevieve, who saved Paris from the Huns.