Passerelle Simone-de-Beauvoir

Passerelle Simone-de Beauvoir

A few lonely walkers on the passerelle between le Parc de Bercy 

and Bibliothéque Nationale de France.

Constructed of steel and installed in 2006,

it is known by Parisians as la lentille (the lentil).

It is an impressive work of art and a marvel of design:

The center span crosses the river without

external support.

Passerelle Simone-de-Beauvoir

75012, Paris

Canal Saint-Martin - les passerelles piétonnes

Canal Saint-Martin

Along the canal you find many pedestrian walkways,

arched high over the canal to allow for passing boats. 

Although I have never taken the trip, many report that a leisurely excursion on Canal St. Martin gives a different view along the quais.  My friend Marie and I watched this boat pass through the locks on a bright Sunday afternoon.  On canal Saint-Martin alone there are seven bridges, the majority of which are passerelles piétonnes (footbridges).

They all have names and I will have to search to put the proper name and location on this one.  It is very close to Hotel du Nord on Quai de Jemmapes. 

Passerelle piétonne, Canal Saint-Martin

Near Rue de la Grange

75010, Paris