LBY4596798: Eglise de la Madeleine, Place de la Madeleine, Paris 8th arrondissement. The construction of the Madeleine lasted almost a century. Subject to political aleas, it was finally Napoleon Bonaparte (1769-1821) who entrusted Pierre Vignon (1763-1828) with the task of building an ancient temple dedicated to his military glory. Only the Restoration gave the Church of Saint Mary Magdalene its religious vocation (1842). / Bridgeman Images
LBY4626146: The bridge of Bir Hakeim (Bir-Hakeim) in Paris 16th arrondissement. Ex Passy Viaduct, it became in 1949 the bridge of Bir Hakeim. One of the most beautiful sites of metal architecture. The 237-metre bridge has the particularity of being both metropolitan, automobile and pedestrian. Architect Louis Biette (1860-1939) and Jean Camille Formige (1845-1926), realisation 1903-1905. / Bridgeman Images
LBY4628737: LeviaUC des Arts, Avenue Daumesnil, Paris 12th arrondissement. In 1990, the former viaduct of Paris was renovated by Patrick Berger. Built in 1859, it connected the Bastille by rail to Vincenne. The construction of Opera Bastille will lead to the rehabilitation of the viaduct, which is being carried out by the Paris City Hall. The vaults desormais restaurees are home to artisans of art and creation. / Bridgeman Images