Pont de la rue Riquet

Pont de la rue Riquet is a road bridge in the 19th arrondissement that crosses railway tracks coming from Gare de l'Est, connecting rue Riquet to rue d'Aubervilliers. It spans multiple rail lines including the Paris-Est to Strasbourg route and serves as a key passage through the northern part of the district.

The bridge was built over a natural passage between Montmartre and the Chaumont hills. It was elevated in 1961 to accommodate new railway requirements.

The bridge is named after Pierre-Paul Riquet, a 17th century French engineer who designed major water infrastructure projects across the country. This naming connects the site to an important period of French infrastructure development.

Access to the bridge is straightforward as it functions as a regular street allowing both pedestrians and vehicles to cross. Since it spans active railway areas, it is best to stay aware of your surroundings while crossing.

The bridge offers a vantage point to observe the railway infrastructure of Gare de l'Est that typically goes unseen by most visitors. From here, you can spot the hidden technical side of Paris transportation that usually remains behind the scenes.