Passerelle du Franc-Moisin, Footbridge in Saint-Denis, France.
Passerelle du Franc-Moisin is a pedestrian crossing that spans the Saint-Denis canal, linking the Franc-Moisin neighborhood to the Stade de France area. The steel structure measures approximately 40 meters in length and 13 meters in width, with ramps on both banks for pedestrians, cyclists, and people with mobility needs.
This crossing was built starting in 2021 to replace an earlier rotating bridge from 2003 that had become problematic. Completion was timed for the 2024 Olympic Games, marking a significant infrastructure upgrade for the city.
The bridge carries the name Lucie-Bréard, honoring community efforts to improve connections between different parts of Saint-Denis. Local residents shaped how this crossing became part of their daily routes.
The crossing is well set up for different visitors, with ramps on both sides making it easy to navigate with strollers, wheelchairs, or bicycles. You may find it busier on weekends and during local events, so plan accordingly if you prefer quieter times.
The construction reused roughly 250 tons of steel from existing structures, which kept costs down and reduced the environmental footprint. This approach also made it possible to create new public gathering spaces along the canal.
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