Pont de Rennes Pedestrian Bridge, Rochester

The Pont de Rennes Pedestrian Bridge is one of Rochester's most famous landmarks. This 1891 bridge, initially designed for car traffic, has been a pedestrian bridge since 1982. The street where this bridge was located was Platt Street, and the current name comes from Rennes, Rochester's sister city in France.

This bridge spans 858 feet and is part of the Genesee Riverway Trail. Visitors who want a perfect view of the High Falls have an excellent chance of getting the view that they seek from this bridge. Limestone, sandstone, and shale rock formations are readily visible near the foot of this bridge.

If you want to take some pictures of the falls or the river, this bridge is an ideal vantage point. You may even have the chance to see wildlife or birds passing through. If you are in this area after dark, you will have a treat waiting in the form of a light show.

Editor's Note: On July 5, 2023, the bridge was closed to pedestrian traffic for structural repairs and renovation of the public space on top, with plans to reopen in 2024.