Pont de la Concorde

The Pont de la Concorde is a stone arch bridge crossing the Seine, linking the main plaza with the National Assembly building. The structure features multiple elegant arches and stretches across the river with substantial width to handle the flow of people and vehicles.

Construction began in 1787 and finished in 1791, during the French Revolution period, with materials including stones salvaged from the demolished Bastille. The structure was substantially widened decades later to accommodate the city's growing traffic needs.

The bridge's name references the grand square it meets, symbolizing the revolutionary vision of reconciliation and harmony. Visitors can observe how locals and tourists naturally flow across this passage, connecting the grandeur of one bank with the institutional power of the other.

The bridge is easily accessible on foot from both riverbanks and provides a natural crossing between the city's main attractions and government district. Be aware that this is a heavily trafficked route, especially during peak hours and warmer months.

Stones from the demolished Bastille were incorporated into the bridge's foundations, literally embedding the symbol of the revolution into the new structure. This fusion of destruction and renewal makes the crossing itself a physical reminder of that tumultuous era.

Location: 7th arrondissement of Paris

Location: 8th arrondissement of Paris

Location: Quartier des Champs-Élysées

Location: Invalides

Inception: 1787

Architects: Jean-Rodolphe Perronet

Official opening: 1791

Length: 153 m

Width: 34 m

Made from material: stone

Part of: road network of Paris

Shares border with: place de la Concorde, boulevard Saint-Germain, quai d'Orsay, cours la Reine, Quai des Tuileries

GPS coordinates: 48.86333,2.31944

Latest update: December 7, 2025 20:47