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ALEXANDRE III BRIDGE

The Pont Alexandre III is a link between the two banks of the Seine, in the heart of Paris and in the middle of the monuments which dot the center of the capital. Associated since its creation with major events organized in Paris, the Pont Alexandre III was inaugurated on the occasion of the Universal Exhibition of 1900 and is a true work of art, a monument in itself.

With a width of 45m and 107m in length, the bridge is framed by four spectacular pylons topped with gilded bronze statues, a sumptuous setting for several events of the Paris 2024 Games.

Connecting two other Paris 2024 sports venues, the Grand Palais and the Invalides, the Pont Alexandre III illustrates the ambition of Paris 2024 to bring the Games to life in the heart of the most beautiful city in the world and its most emblematic monuments. Making the link between the Invalides and the Grand Palais, but also located a stone's throw from the Concorde or the Arena Champ-de-Mars, the Pont d'Iéna and the Eiffel Tower stadium, the Pont Alexandre III and the surrounding area will live to the rhythm of the Games. It will host the arrival of the individual time trial in road cycling, marathon swimming, triathlon and para triathlon in a majestic setting.


LEGACY
For the Paris 2024 Games, stands will be temporarily installed near the Pont Alexandre III, and will then be dismantled after the Games. The bridge will remain one of the most emblematic monuments of Paris.