Pont d'Iéna

The Pont d'Iéna is a stone arch bridge spanning the Seine River, extending 155 meters with a width of 35 meters. It is supported by five arches resting on four stone piers.

Napoleon Bonaparte ordered the construction of this bridge in 1806 to celebrate the French victory at the Battle of Jena against Prussian forces. It became an important symbol of Napoleon's military triumphs.

Four sculptures at the corners show warriors from different cultures—Gallic, Greek, Roman, and Arab—each standing beside a horse. These figures celebrate the diversity of civilizations that shaped French history.

The bridge is accessible to both pedestrians and vehicles, connecting the Eiffel Tower on the left bank with the Trocadero Gardens on the right bank. Visitors can enjoy good views of the river valley and surrounding architecture from either end.

Prussian forces attempted to destroy the bridge in 1815, but King Louis XVIII prevented its demolition by temporarily renaming it. This episode shows how closely the bridge was tied to Napoleon's legacy and political history.

Location: 7th arrondissement of Paris

Location: 16th arrondissement of Paris

Location: Chaillot

Location: Gros-Caillou

Location: Muette

Inception: 1814

Architects: Corneille Lamandé

Official opening: 1814

Length: 155 m

Width: 35 m

Accessibility: Wheelchair accessible

Made from material: stone

Part of: road network of Paris

Shares border with: quai Branly, Quai Jacques-Chirac

GPS coordinates: 48.85978,2.29199

Latest update: December 7, 2025 19:25