Pont de la Concorde
pont de la Concorde
bridge in Paris, France
Contents
8 sections · tap a section for its opening lines1Orientation
Welcome to the Pont de la Concorde, arguably the most 'symbolic bridge in Paris'. As you stand here, you are literally walking on the 'history of France'. …
Listen in the app2The Bastille Stones — Trampling Tyranny
Look closely at the stones beneath your feet and in the upper parts of the bridge. These are the 'extraordinary treasures' of a revolution—the actual blocks from the Bastille. …
Listen in the app3The Missing Mooring Rings
As you walk along the bridge, you may notice a curious detail—or rather, a lack of one. Unlike most bridges over the Seine, the Pont de la Concorde has 'no mooring rings'. …
Listen in the app4The Right Bank — Symbol of the Monarchy
The northern end of the bridge anchors into the Place de la Concorde, a 'major square' that is the 'largest in the French capital'. Historically, this was the Place Louis XV, a 'symbol of royalty' and a 'cocon' for the elite. …
Listen in the app5The Left Bank — The National Assembly
Cross toward the southern end of the bridge, and you are facing the Palais Bourbon, home of the 'National Assembly'. This is the 'symbol of the Republic,' where the 'citizens' and 'most deserving' representatives of the nation…
Listen in the app6The Engineering of Jean-Rodolphe Perronet
The Pont de la Concorde is a 'masterpiece' of 18th-century engineering, the work of Jean-Rodolphe Perronet, the 'first founder' of the École des Ponts et Chaussées. Perronet's design was 'revolutionary' in its own right,…
Listen in the app7Views of the Seine — A Kaleidoscope of History
Pause at the center of the bridge to 'marvel at' the 'panoramic views' of Paris. From here, the city is a 'picture book' of 'extraordinary heritage'. …
Listen in the app8Closing
As you leave the Pont de la Concorde, take with you the 'rich symbolism' of the stones you have just trodden. This bridge is a 'symbol of resilience,' a 'cohesive ensemble' of 'merit and service' that has 'traversed three whole…
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What is Pont de la Concorde?
Pont de la Concorde is a place with 8 story sections on Tellby. You can read the opening of each section on this page; the sound plays in the app.
| Type | Heritage |
|---|---|
| Story sections | 8 |
| Text language | English |
| Coordinates | 48.8633, 2.3194 |
| Last updated |
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