Passerelle provisoire jetée en 1858-59, après la démolition de l'ancien Pont au change

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Passerelle provisoire jetée en 1858-59, après la démolition de l'ancien Pont au change

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The 1858-1859 pedestrian bridge that was temporarily built to replace the recently demolished Pont au change. The Pont au change bridge was originally built in 1647 and was located in the Châtelet district.

Île de la Cité is an island in the River Seine, once known as Lutetia, and is the oldest settlement in Paris, France. It is one of two natural islands in the river, the other being Île Saint-Louis. The island has a rich history that dates back to ancient times. It is believed to have been settled by the Parisii, a Celtic tribe, in the 3rd century BC. In 52 BC, the Romans conquered the island and established a city there, which they called Lutetia. The island was the site of several important events in French history, including the signing of the Edict of Nantes in 1598 and the French Revolution. Today, Île de la Cité is home to many famous landmarks, including the Notre Dame Cathedral and the Palais de Justice. Île de la Cité with sights such as the Pont Neuf, the Pont de l’Archevêché and Notre Dame cathedral, makes it the central crossroads of the city, which grew outwards from here. Ile de la Cité is the perfect place for a riverside picnic.

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1875 - 1882
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Brown University Library
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