Passerelle Simone-de-Beauvoir, Pedestrian bridge in Bercy and Gare districts, Paris, France.
The steel structure spans 304 meters across the Seine River, featuring intersecting concave and convex forms with a wooden floor and screen-printed glass panels.
Commissioned through an international architecture competition in 1998, the bridge was constructed between 2004 and 2006 under architect Dietmar Feichtinger's direction.
The bridge bears the name of French philosopher Simone de Beauvoir and connects the François Mitterrand Library with Bercy Park through its innovative design.
The 12-meter-wide pathway accommodates both pedestrians and cyclists, providing dedicated lanes for safe transit between the 12th and 13th arrondissements.
The central section of the bridge was manufactured at the Eiffel plant in Alsace and transported via North Sea canals and rivers to its final location.
Location: Quartier de Bercy
Location: Quartier de la Gare
Location: 13th arrondissement of Paris
Location: 12th arrondissement of Paris
Inception: 2006
Architects: Dietmar Feichtinger
Official opening: 2006
Length: 304 m
Width: 12 m
Part of: road network of Paris
GPS coordinates: 48.83528,2.37800
Latest update: June 23, 2025 09:40
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