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Rue de Crimée Lift Bridge

Rue de Crimée Lift Bridge

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Rue de Crimée Lift Bridge

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Location: Ile-de-France, France

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1. Double Lock of the Dead – La Villette Basin loop from Paris Gare de l'Est

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2. René-Dumont Greenway – Lake Daumesnil loop from Père Lachaise

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3. Parc de La Villette – Canal de l'Ourcq Promenade loop from Laumière

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Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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Wolfram/Ts. 🇺🇦

August 13, 2021

Historical cable bridge over the Canal de l’Ourcq is well worth seeing 👌😃
It was the first hydraulically operated lift bridge in France and is now also the last remaining Paris lift bridge in Paris! Source:
de.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pont_levant_de_la_rue_de_Crim%C3%A9e?oldformat=true

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Ivana

January 30, 2022

This bridge has been a listed building since 1993. In 2011, it was renovated and the hydraulic system modernized. When the roadway is raised, road traffic is interrupted by barriers and pedestrians can cross the canal on a nearby footbridge.

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Paul Carnet-Pantiez

September 30, 2024

The Rue de Crimée Lift Bridge, also known as the Pont de Crimée, is a movable bridge located in the 19th arrondissement of Paris. It crosses the Canal de l'Ourcq and connects the districts of La Villette and Buttes-Chaumont. This mechanical bridge, listed as a historic monument, is a testament to 19th-century engineering and remains in operation, lifting its deck to allow boats to pass on the canal.

Characteristics of the Rue de Crimée Lift Bridge:
History and construction:

Built in 1885, the Pont de Crimée is a lift bridge, meaning that its deck can be raised vertically to allow boats to pass on the Canal de l'Ourcq. It is one of the few lift bridges still in operation in Paris.
Originally, it was designed to meet the needs of river traffic while maintaining a road link between the two banks of the canal. It replaces a swing bridge that was located on the same site.
Operation:

The bridge is equipped with counterweights that allow the deck to be raised in a balanced manner, making it possible for barges and pleasure boats that regularly cross the Canal de l'Ourcq to pass.
It is operated several times a day by a hydraulic mechanism, and each time the bridge is raised it is a real spectacle for passers-by and local residents. The bridge rises in a few minutes to free up passage on the canal.

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Rue de Crimée Lift Bridge

1. Double Lock of the Dead – La Villette Basin loop from Paris Gare de l'Est

2. René-Dumont Greenway – Lake Daumesnil loop from Père Lachaise

3. Parc de La Villette – Canal de l'Ourcq Promenade loop from Laumière

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