Bir-Hakeim bridge

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.

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

There's no getting around it: at least half of all foreign films shot in Paris feature beautiful shots of the Bir-Hakeim Bridge! Can you guess which bridge we're talking about?