Carruzel Bridge

The Carruzel Bridge in Paris connects the Tuileries embankment and Voltaire embankment. The bridge got its name a few years after its completion. King Louis-Philippe called it "Pont du Carousel" because on the right bank of the Seine near the Arc de Triomphe was the Place de la Carrouzel.

The architect of the bridge was Antoine-Remy Rolonkau, who brought to life the innovative design. At the time, Paris had mostly suspension bridges, and the Carrouzel Bridge became arched. At the same time, wood was used in materials along with cast iron. At both ends of the bridge were erected stone sculptures depicting allegorical images of industry, abundance, the city of Paris and the river Seine.

In 1906, after almost 70 years of operation, it was decided to organize the first serious restoration of the bridge. Wooden elements were replaced by similar cast in iron. However, the bridge for increasingly busy traffic was considered too narrow, and its height became insufficient for modern river transport. It was decided to completely abandon the bridge, building a similar bridge downstream. Today, a new reinforced concrete bridge crosses the river in three arches. It has a telescopic lighting system made of height adjustable lights.