Passerelle de l'Avre
Passerelle de l'Avre, Iron footbridge and aqueduct between Bois de Boulogne and Saint-Cloud, France
Description
Passerelle de l'Avre is a footbridge and water conduit spanning the Seine between Boulogne-Billancourt and Saint-Cloud. It carries large pipes transporting water while pedestrians walk on separate pathways above.
History
The bridge was built in the late 1800s to transport water from the Avre into Paris while also providing a pedestrian crossing. It represents one of several infrastructure projects that linked Paris with its western suburban areas.
Culture
The structure represents a merge of industrial engineering with public infrastructure, integrating water transport needs with pedestrian connectivity across the Seine.
Practical
The crossing is accessible on foot and by bicycle from both sides with gentle slopes on each end. Visit during daylight hours as the light here creates shadows that reveal the structure's details.
Did you know?
The structure functions simultaneously as a water transport system and public crossing point, marking the westernmost boundary of Paris.
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