The Eiffel Footbridge

The Eiffel Footbridge, an elegant metal structure built by Maison Eiffel in 1888–1889, has been facilitating crossings at the station for over a century. Its history, marked by ten years of development and several project changes, illustrates the administrative and technical challenges of the time.

The project emerged on 29 December 1878 (plan by Justin Langlade). A treaty was signed on 13 February 1881 with the canal administration.

In 1882, the Municipal Council opted for a pedestrian footbridge (Rengade project). It was abandoned in 1884 in favour of the project by architect Besse.

Despite plans being submitted in 1886, ministerial authorisations and a period of inactivity on the canal delayed the work until 1888.

On 21 August 1888, an agreement was signed between the municipality and Maison Eiffel in accordance with Besse's plans, for a budget of 10,000 francs. The delivery date was set for October 1888.

Following the modernisation of the Jacques-Yves Cousteau marina, the municipality carried out renovation work on the footbridge that crosses the canal at the station, to improve the appearance and safety of the structure.