Passerelle de la Mare, Pedestrian bridge in Belleville, Paris, France.
The Passerelle de la Mare is a metal arch bridge in Belleville that spans the former Petite Ceinture railway line and reconnects the two segments of Rue de la Mare. Its simple steel structure reflects the industrial character of the 20th arrondissement.
The original bridge was built in 1854 to restore pedestrian access after the Petite Ceinture railway divided the Rue de la Mare. It underwent major reconstruction in 2020 and 2021 to address structural decline.
The bridge displays a commemorative plaque honoring Resistance members who died during the Liberation of Paris. It serves as a quiet reminder of the neighborhood's role in that struggle.
The bridge offers a straightforward pedestrian crossing at street level, requiring no special navigation or detours. Both sides of Rue de la Mare can be accessed equally well from the bridge.
Photographer Willy Ronis documented the bridge in 1948, creating an image that captures the industrial life of the neighborhood. His photograph offers a glimpse into daily Belleville during the postwar period.
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