Pont d'Austerlitz

The Pont d'Austerlitz stretches 173 meters across the Seine River, connecting the 5th, 12th, and 13th arrondissements through five stone arches.

Initially built in 1801 with cast iron, the bridge underwent reconstruction in 1854 under architects Alexandre Michal and Jules Savarin, who replaced it with stone materials.

The name commemorates Napoleon's victory at the Battle of Austerlitz, with architectural elements including decorative masonry shields adorned with lion faces.

Accessible via Quai de la Rapee Metro station on line 5 and Gare d'Austerlitz station on lines 5 and 10, the bridge serves vehicles, cyclists, and pedestrians.

The structure maintains its original 19th-century stone piers while supporting modern traffic between major train stations Gare d'Austerlitz and Gare de Lyon.

Location: 5th arrondissement of Paris

Location: 12th arrondissement of Paris

Location: 13th arrondissement of Paris

Location: Jardin-des-Plantes

Location: Quartier des Quinze-Vingts

Location: Quartier de la Salpêtrière

Inception: 1854

Length: 173.8 m

Longest Span: 32 m

Width: 30 m

Made from material: stone

Part of: road network of Paris

Shares border with: place Mazas, place Valhubert

GPS coordinates: 48.84500,2.36611

Latest update: September 23, 2025 16:45