Bir Hakeim Bridge – Pont de Bir-Hakeim

(Last Update: 05.09.2024) Those who follow Pariste.Net see 4 pedestrian and 33 vehicles in Paris. total of 37 bridges They know there is. In this article, among these bridges, I will tell you about my second favorite bridge in Paris. Bir Hakeim Bridge – Pont de Bir-HakeimWe will get to know.

Between us, I am the most Pont Alexandre III I love the Bridge... Of course, being the "most beautiful" is relative, sometimes I even like this bridge the most, but this is a fact. Seine River Among the 37 bridges on the bridge, one of the most special is the Bir Hakeim Bridge – Pont de Bir-Hakeim (I'll leave it to you) we can say.

Eiffel TowerVehicles on the first floor, just below the bicycle and pedestrian crossing, on the second floor metro This beautifully designed bridge with crossing 1905Made in . The name at that time Viaduc de Passywas. Later 1942against the Germans and Italians in Libya Battle of Bir-HakeimIn memory of , the bridge was named Pont de Bir-Hakeim.

237 meters long, 25 meters wide Apart from the beauty of the bridge, it is also very enjoyable to cross it; The view is also enjoyable. Especially M6 by metro EtoileWhen you get on from , it goes to the surface from Passy station and as you pass this bridge, you suddenly turn to the left. Eiffel TowerYou see . At that moment, a very pleasant smile appears on one's face.

The side part of the bridge, where vehicles can pass, is reserved for pedestrians and the middle part is reserved for cyclists, but everyone is worried about walking in the middle of the bridge as the rows of steel columns allow you to capture great photographs with a wonderful perspective :) However, Bicyclists always have priority on the bike path.

Already here often It is possible to see newlywed couples taking photos. If it were me, I could take photos here for hours. Therefore, this is one of the special places where you can take photos in Paris. Especially the bridge Eiffel Tower side, in 1930 The gift of the Danish people one La France Renaissante (Again born-resurrected The view from the statue in France is quite characteristic.

Eiffel TowerYou can walk on the bridge while watching, or from the middle point. Swan IslandI would also like to remind you that you have the opportunity to travel to an interesting island. Here an artificial island and a very pleasant surprise awaits you at the other end:

Statue of LibertyA replica of , built just three years after the original, is located at the other end of this island. I think it's worth going out of your way and walking to the other end of the island (850m) to see this statue :)

One end of Bir Hakeim Bridge is Bir-Hakeim station and the other end is Passy station and both M6 metro It is located on the line. I like Passy's side even more. Here, in the square above, the place I love so much Café Le Passy Yes, I enjoy going there whenever I get the chance, having a drink, and calmly watching the life passing by in front of me.

If you walk to the right after this point, the road will take you TrocaderoIt will take you to, if you walk to the left you will pass through the most beautiful districts of Paris. Boulogne Forest – Bois de BoulogneYou arrive at . Masion de Balzac – Balzac's House ve Musée du Vin – Wine Museum is also very close to you.

If you decide to walk by Bir Hakeim station, a lively Parisian life will be waiting for you again. Over by the station, just around the corner on the left There is a restaurant called “Pizza Iolanda”; A lot of staff here speaks Turkish; I think you might like it?

Passing over the Bir Hakeim Bridge metro Every time I see the wagons, I remember my dear friend Gülçin's son Genco, who loved trains very much. During one of his visits to Paris, Genco loved this bridge so much that he did not want to leave it for a long time because he wanted to watch the wagons passing over the bridge... However, there are so many more places to see in Paris, right? It always reminds me of our Genco, Bir Hakeim Bridge...

I am aware that I need to shoot a Youtube video on this beautiful bridge with a magnificent view, but for now, here is the one I shot in January 2017. Seine River flood Let me share a video about it. So much so that even the floods of Paris are beautiful 😉 Watch and decide for yourself whether I'm right or not:

I love this bridge so much, I love it so much, but while I was preparing this article for publication in September 2014, I learned that Turkey's Paris Ambassador İsmail Erez ve driver Talip Yener   in exactly On Bir Hakeim Bridge They were martyred... I want to commemorate them here, with respect, so that their names will never be forgotten...

And life continues in Paris, and will continue as each new day dawns. Each of us will fight for a more livable world in our own way, as long as the number of days given to us. Since we are in Paris, this beautiful city, we will discover and experience all its beauties together.

With respect and love.

Address: Pont de Bir-Hakeim, 75015 Paris