Passerelle Simone-de-Beauvoir

The Passerelle Simone de Beauvoir represents a significant departure from traditional bridge design because it lacks any supports in the middle of the river Seine. Engineers achieved this stability by utilizing two interlocking steel curves that create a singular, tension-based structure. This curved shape allows pedestrians to walk on two different levels, with a wooden deck near the water and a secondary path that elevates them for a broader view.