Pont de la Tournelle

The Pont de la Tournelle is a simple, old looking bridge that blends in well with the architecture of the area (which is beautiful by the way). The bridge has literary and cultural significance and has been featured in the writings of Victor Hugo, and Ernest Hemingway. They were both talking about different bridges at the same location. There has been a bridge at this location since the 1600s, but this one was built in 1928 (previous bridges having been washed away or demolished). The bridge has been described as 'intentionally lacking symmetry', not sure exactly what this refers to. Maybe the fact that the small northern arch spans part of the river, while the southern arch spans a walkway - albeit quite likely the walkway is a more recent addition. Great looking bridge. Of note, there's a statue of St. Genevieve on the south side, she being the patron saint of Paris after having driven Attila's huns away from the city with the power of prayer.

The lovely place for walk and good pictures! There is a view to Notre Dame Cathedral and also you can see Eiffel Tower! In the warm days you can able to feed ducks and huge swans! It's super lovely!

Nice bridge. Excellent view of Cathedral de Notre-Dame and of Seine river as well.

The place to be for the best pov of Notre Dame de Paris... But very crowded since the cathedral fire. Under the bridge, pleasant walk on the side of the Seine river

A simple bridge with a cool statue on it.

Just behind the Cathedral of Norte Dame!! Just amazing

Quite and calm . You can take a rest whenever you want ❤

The highlights of this bridge are the beautiful views towards the Cathedral of Notre-Dame and the modern sculpture of the patreon Saint of Paris Saint Geneviève made by Paul Landowski. Perfect for those that have been to Paris many times and are looking for places behind the beaten path.