Seine Up River from Gare de Lyon Photos

Structures along both banks of River Seine from Viaduc d'Austerlitz to Bercy bridge to Simone de Beauvoir footbridge. Both banks host significant modern architecture: Ministère des Finances (1989), Palais Omnisports de Paris-Bercy (1984), Frank Gehry Cinémathèque Française (1994), National Library (1993-7), & a range of other modern highrises. The right bank starting near Gare de Lyon stretching to Bercy Park was redeveloped from former industrial lands.

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See Also:	Paris Landmarks Bastille, Marais, République & Southeast Areas of Paris Modern Architecture of Paris Seine Bridges of Paris Frank Gehry Building, Paris


Metro train crosses Viaduc d'Austerlitz over Seine River. Paris, France.	Modern office buildings around tower of Gare de Lyon over Port de la Rapée. Paris, France.	Modern office buildings around Gare de Lyon. Paris, France.	Modern office buildings near Gare de Lyon including curved RATP metro headquarters. Paris, France.

Modern office buildings along Seine near Gare de Lyon. Paris, France.	Modern office buildings along Quai de Rapée on Seine near Gare de Lyon. Paris, France.	RATP Headquarters (1995) (191 rue de Bercy) on Quai de Rapée. Paris, France. Architect: Pierre Sirvin & Michel Guerrier.	Setec bâtiment (46P Quai de Rapée). Paris, France.

Setec bâtiment (46P Quai de Rapée). Paris, France.	Quai de Rapée on Seine with modern office buildings. Paris, France.	Embarcadère du Ministère des Finances projecting over Seine River. Paris, France.	Embarcadère du Ministère des Finances (1989) at Quai de Rapée. Paris, France. Architect: Paul Chemetov, Dorja Huidobro & Emile Duhart Harosteguy.

Embarcadère du Ministère des Finances (1989) at Quai de Rapée. Paris, France.	Embarcadère du Ministère des Finances over Bercy bridge. Paris, France.	Metro train on Bercy bridge in front of Embarcadère du Ministère des Finances. Paris, France.	Metro train on Bercy bridge in front of Embarcadère du Ministère des Finances. Paris, France.

Embarcadère du Ministère des Finances (1989) at Quai de Rapée. Paris, France. Architect: Paul Chemetov, Dorja Huidobro & Emile Duhart Harosteguy.	Embarcadère du Ministère des Finances over metro train on Bercy bridge. Paris, France.	Embarcadère du Ministère des Finances rounded end. Paris, France.	Metro train on Bercy bridge. Paris, France.

Quai de la Gare elevated metro station. Paris, France.	Decorated pillar of Quai de la Gare elevated metro station. Paris, France.	Metro viaduct atop Pont de Bercy. Paris, France.	Palais Omnisports de Paris-Bercy (1984) (8 Boulevard de Bercy) beside Seine. Paris, France. Architect: Pierre Parat, Michel Andrault, Aydin Guvan & Jean Prouvé.

Grass covered outer walls of Palais Omnisports de Paris-Bercy. Paris, France.	Glass & Grass facade of Palais Omnisports de Paris-Bercy. Paris, France.	Modern architecture of Palais Omnisports de Paris-Bercy. Paris, France.	Main entrance of Palais Omnisports de Paris-Bercy. Paris, France.

Exterior event area of Palais Omnisports de Paris-Bercy. Paris, France.	Modern architecture of Palais Omnisports de Paris-Bercy. Paris, France.	Parc Bercy seen from Palais Omnisports de Paris-Bercy. Paris, France.	Stairway in Parc Bercy. Paris, France.

lawn with four towers of National Library across the Seine. Paris, France.	Red sculpture in Parc Bercy. Paris, France.	Children of the World series of 21 sculptures (2001) by Rachid Khimoune in Parc Bercy. Paris, France.	American Native statue from Children of the World sculpture series by Rachid Khimoune in Parc Bercy. Paris, France.

Russia statue from Children of the World sculpture series by Rachid Khimoune in Parc Bercy. Paris, France.	Italy statue from Children of the World sculpture series by Rachid Khimoune in Parc Bercy. Paris, France.	Mexico statue from Children of the World sculpture series by Rachid Khimoune in Parc Bercy. Paris, France.	Modern facade of hotel & shopping area in Parc Bercy. Paris, France.

Residential building near Parc Bercy. Paris, France.	Well-designed balconies with grill fencing near Parc Bercy. Paris, France.	Cinémathèque Française (former American Center) (1994) (Parc de Bercy). Paris, France. Style: Postmodern. Architect: Frank Gehry.	Simone de Beauvoir footbridge over River Seine between National Library & Parc Bercy. Paris, France.

Simone de Beauvoir footbridge over River Seine leading to National Library. Paris, France.	National Library (1993-7) four towers seen from Seine. Paris, France. Architect: Dominique Perrault.	National Library seen in silhouette. Paris, France.	Two of four towers of National Library atop platform with steps up from Seine. Paris, France.

Corner tower of National Library over sunken patio courtyard. Paris, France.	Low-rise library building bordering central courtyard. Paris, France.	Low-rise library building bordering central courtyard. Paris, France.	SNCF office building across street from National Library. Paris, France.

Office building across street from National Library. Paris, France.	Josephine Baker swimming pool floating on River Seine near National Library. Paris, France.	Restaurant on banks of River Seine near National Library. Paris, France.	Chinese-style boats moored at Quai d'Austerlitz. Paris, France.

Pont de Bercy road & metro bridge. Paris, France.	Buildings along Quai d'Austerlitz on River Seine. Paris, France.	Buildings along Quai d'Austerlitz on River Seine. Paris, France.	Buildings along Quai d'Austerlitz with green tubing facade on River Seine. Paris, France.

Buildings along Quai d'Austerlitz with green tubing facade on River Seine. Paris, France.	Buildings along Quai d'Austerlitz with green tubing facade on River Seine. Paris, France.	Buildings along Quai d'Austerlitz with green tubing facade on River Seine. Paris, France.	Buildings along Quai d'Austerlitz with green tubing facade on River Seine. Paris, France.