Bridges of Paris

Paris is divided into the right and left bank by the Seine river. Hence, the bridges play an importatnt role and are very much a part of Paris. As famous as the monuments, the bridges of Paris have contributed to its extraordinary wealth, representing great historical events, they are also crossing points and meeting places. The 36 bridges are built along the axis of the river Seine. duirng the summer, one may picnic on the Pont des Arts, enjoying a wonderful sunset or siply stroll around.

Here are a few of the famous bridges in Paris:-

PONT ALEXANDRE III

Inaugurated for the World Trade Fair of 1900, with its single arch and sculptured decorations, the Pont Alexandre III is the most elegant bridge of Paris.

The statue of Louis XIII was remade in XIX century to replace the old statue of bronze set up into 1639 and destroyed by the rioters during the French Revolution.

PONT DES ARTS

Located next to the Louvre, at the tip of the "Ile de la Cité". Originally built in 1804, this iron bridge was rebuilt in 1985. Today, it is a popular meeting place for artists and painters.

PONT DE LA CONCORDE

Extending from place de la Concorde, it offers a beautiful view of both the square and and the Palais-Bourbon.

PONT MIRABEAU

Immortalized by Apollinaire, the Pont Mirabeau is inseparable from the naem of the poet who loved the Seine and its bridges.

PONT NEUF

This is the oldest and the most famous of all Parisian bridges. a sumptuous architectural masterpiece formed by a segment of five and another seven arches, the Pont Neuf has been a great success ever since it was built.

PONT ROYAL

Formally the place where Parisian festivities were held. It is, with the Pont Neuf, one of the oldest bridge in Paris, closing the prespective of the Louvre baisin in a remarkable way.

PONT SULLY

This bridge is composed of two independant steel bridges extending from the end of "Ile Saint Louis" to either side of the river. The bridge to the right bank (over the narrower branch of the Seine) includes a central 42 m cast iron arch adn two 15 m lateral semi-circular masonry arches. the bridge to the left bank (over the wider branch of the Seine) features three csat iron arches (46 m, 49m, and 46 m).