Pont d'Austerlitz, Road bridge near Jardin des Plantes, Paris, France.
Pont d'Austerlitz is a stone bridge spanning the Seine with a length of 174 meters and width of 30 meters. It carries vehicles, cyclists, and pedestrians across five robust arches connecting multiple city districts.
The original structure was built in 1801 using cast iron, but underwent complete rebuilding in 1854 by architects Alexandre Michal and Jules Savarin. They replaced it entirely with stone, creating the structure we see today.
The name honors a Napoleonic battle victory, and decorative stone shields bearing lion faces adorn its supports. These carved details give the crossing its distinctive character today.
The bridge is easy to reach, located near metro stations and the major Gare d'Austerlitz train station. It works smoothly for everyone regardless of whether they walk, cycle, or drive.
The underwater piers date back to the original 1801 structure and still support the newer stone construction above. These hidden elements show how parts of the older crossing were preserved during modernization.
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