Pont de Bercy

Pont de Bercy is an arch bridge crossing the Seine that links the 12th and 13th arrondissements of Paris. It features two levels of traffic: the lower deck accommodates vehicles and pedestrians, while the upper level carries metro trains.

The original Pont de Bercy was built in 1864 as a stone arch structure, replacing a toll bridge. In 1904, the structure was modified to accommodate the Paris Metro Line 6.

The bridge design combines two distinct architectural periods, with the original stone arches and the later concrete extension maintaining visual continuity.

Pedestrians and cyclists use the lower level safely and comfortably. The crossing is straightforward, and the bridge offers clear orientation points along the way.

An expansion in 1991 doubled the bridge width by adding a concrete structure covered in stone to match the original design. This solution demonstrates how modern traffic demands can be integrated into an existing structure.

Location: 12th arrondissement of Paris

Location: 13th arrondissement of Paris

Location: Quartier de Bercy

Location: Quartier de la Gare

Location: Quartier de la Salpêtrière

Inception: 1864

Length: 175 m

Part of: road network of Paris

Shares border with: quai d'Austerlitz, boulevard Vincent-Auriol, boulevard de Bercy, quai de Bercy, quai de la Gare

GPS coordinates: 48.83806,2.37500

Latest update: December 9, 2025 18:43