Bir-Hakeim Bridge
Photo guide and photographers
A steel bridge with a metro line on top and a long colonnade below, facing the Eiffel Tower: cinematic and timeless.
- Best time
- Sunrise
- Getting there
- Métro Bir-Hakeim or Passy, line 6
- Crowds
- Calm early, more photographers later
Plan your session
Bir-Hakeim Bridge became famous in films, and it is easy to see why: its rhythmic iron columns create a perfect perspective, with the Eiffel Tower appearing between them.
The lower deck is reserved for pedestrians and cyclists, so you can take your time. The steps of the nearby Passy neighborhood also offer lovely views over the Seine.
2 photographers shoot here
About this spot
Why is Bir-Hakeim Bridge so popular for photos?
Its colonnade creates a striking perspective, with the Eiffel Tower in the background.
Is it close to Trocadéro?
Yes, about ten minutes on foot along the Seine, so both fit in one session.
