Debaya Pedestrian Bridge

In the center of Paris there is an arched pedestrian bridge that crosses the river Seine. It is located near the Eiffel Tower and connects New York’s waterfront with Branley Quay. It is called Debeuilly, in honor of the French general Jean-Louis Debeuil, who distinguished himself at the Battle of Jena in 1806. The length of the bridge is 125 meters, the width is 8 meters. The opening was timed to coincide with the World's Fair in 1900, on the initiative of Commissioner General Alfred Piccard. The architect was Jean Resal, who was also the author of the projects of the Alexander III Bridge and the Austerlitz viaduct.

The metal frame of the bridge is held by two stone supports installed on the edges of the banks. Outside, the columns are lined with ceramic tiles of dark green color, which is associated with waves. The bridge is made in the form of an arc with beautiful twisted iron railings.

After the Eiffel Tower, the construction of the pedestrian bridge is considered the second grandiose technical achievement of the early XX century. However, in 1941, it was planned to be demolished, but the president of the Architectural Society of Paris insisted on the preservation and restoration of the bridge. In 1966 it was added to the list of historical monuments.