Bir-Hakeim bridge

The Pont de Bir-Hakeim, the most cinematic bridge in Paris

There's no getting around it: a large share of international films shot in Paris feature beautiful shots of the Bir-Hakeim Bridge! Can you guess which bridge we're talking about?

European Swimming Championships: schedule & times for the diving and high-diving events

From July 31 to August 8, 2026, traditional diving and the spectacular high diving will take center stage at the European Swimming Championships. Between the Olympic pool in Saint-Denis and the natural setting along the Seine, the continent’s top divers will take to the boards for jaw‑dropping acrobatic feats.

Stroll in the footsteps of Jean-Paul Belmondo in Paris, the imprint of a "Magnificent" on the city

Even though Jean-Paul Belmondo was born in Neuilly-sur-Seine, Paris played an essential role in his career. From 39 quai d'Orsay to the promenade of the Bir-Hakeim bridge, via the church of Saint-Germain-des-Prés, this urban stroll retraces the Parisian landmarks that tell the story of his life.

Paris: Bir-Hakeim bridge pedestrian footbridge closed after risk of collapse

The pedestrian bridge over the Avenue du Président-Kennedy, under the Bir-Hakeim bridge, is in danger of collapsing. As a precaution, it was closed as an emergency measure on Sunday August 11.

Metro line 6: Bir-Hakeim station closed for four months from the end of October

RATP is announcing the closure of Bir-Hakeim station on metro line 6 for around four months, starting on October 30, 2023.

Jean-Paul Belmondo: An emblematic place in Paris renamed in memory of the actor

The central median of the Bir-Hakeim bridge has been renamed "Promenade Jean-Paul Belmondo" by the City of Paris, in memory of the actor who died in 2021.