Pont de Grenelle

The Pont de Grenelle is a steel girder bridge spanning 220 meters across the Seine, connecting Paris's 15th and 16th districts. Its structure features a distinctive central support positioned on the Île aux Cygnes island.

A wooden bridge with a toll system first opened at this location in 1827 and was later replaced by an iron structure in 1873. The current steel version was built in 1968, representing the third major crossing at this site.

The bridge carries an extended name since 2016 honoring cavalry students from Saumur who fought in the Loire region during 1940. This naming reflects how the location connects to broader historical memory.

The bridge is easily reached via multiple bus lines and metro stations near both ends, making it simple to access from the western districts. Pedestrians and cyclists can cross freely to move between neighborhoods.

A replica of the Statue of Liberty stands on the Île aux Cygnes near the bridge, creating an unexpected visual link between Paris and New York. This small statue often surprises visitors crossing the bridge who spot it nearby.

Location: Paris

Location: 15th arrondissement of Paris

Location: 16th arrondissement of Paris

Location: Auteuil

Location: Grenelle

Location: Javel

Location: Muette

Inception: 1968

Length: 220 m

Made from material: steel

Part of: road network of Paris

Shares border with: allée des Cygnes, quai André-Citroën, quai de Grenelle, rue Maurice-Bourdet, port de Grenelle

GPS coordinates: 48.85029,2.28007

Latest update: December 8, 2025 20:01