Pont Neuf
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Pont Neuf

Bridge · Saint-Germain l'Auxerrois ·

Oldest Paris bridge, carved faces, stunning Eiffel Tower views

oldest bridge
beautiful view
historical structure
romantic atmosphere
mascarons
eiffel tower view
photo opportunity
love locks
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75001 Paris, France Get directions

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"The Oldest Bridge Across the Seine Stand on the the quais beneath the Pont Neuf bridge—the city's oldest crossing of the Seine—and look up. Staring down at you are mascarons , stone faces that resemble gargoyles, but without bodies. No two of these grotesque visages are the same. Enjoy their individuality as you ponder the decades it took to build this stone structure: begun in 1578 by Henri III and inaugurated by Henri IV in 1607. From 1588 to 1599, construction was interrupted by the French Wars of Religion, which lasted 36 years. Then head up the stairs to walk across its two spans, which connect the Ile de la Cité to the Right and Left banks. Great views of the Louvre can be had from the longer, seven-arch span that stretches to the Right Bank."

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A Huge Collection Of Rarely Seen Matisse Paintings Have Been Donated To This European Museum

Paris’s oldest bridge is set to become the site of a cavelike immersive artwork in summer, promising a once‑in‑a‑lifetime cultural experience that has already been singled out as the best new thing to do in the world this year, transforming the historic crossing into a major contemporary art attraction. - Annie McNamee

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The Best New Travel Experiences and Things to Do in Europe in 2026, From Festivals and Food to Immersive Art and Nature

Set on Paris’s oldest bridge, this free immersive art installation by street artist and photographer JR will run from June 6 to 28 and will see the bridge encased in a huge, jagged rock formation that nods to the quarries from which the original rocks were extracted, reimagining the landmark once wrapped by Christo and Jeanne-Claude in 1985. - Liv Kelly

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Paris Is The World’s Best City For Culture Right Now, According to Locals

In the autumn, this historic bridge will be transformed by artist JR into a monumental cave, described as a stunning tribute to Christo’s 1985 installation The Pont Neuf Wrapped, underlining how even iconic infrastructure in Paris becomes a canvas for ambitious cultural projects. - Liv Kelly

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maimouna S.

Google
A very lovely walk on the Pont Neuf, with a beautiful view of the Eiffel Tower. The location is perfect: just steps away from La Samaritaine, the Pont Neuf metro station, Châtelet station, and close to Rue de Rivoli with all its shops and restaurants. The Louvre Museum and the Tuileries Garden are also only about a 10-minute walk away.

Naomi S.

Google
Stunning views from every single angle. The architecture and the waters meet the blue skies and you literally hold your breath to take in each inch of beauty! Absolute miraculous majesty of nature and man’s artistry. History on all sides to view and learn with street vendors selling cold waters and gelato. Wear comfortable shoes or sandals because you are going to want to walk to take in all of the history, people and beauty!

P J

Google
The first stone Bridge in Paris. When it first opened, it was stylish to walk across dresses in one's finery. Today we can stroll across and stop or sit in the many alcove and take some beautiful pictures. There were even an entertainment band playing beneath it which added greatly to the ambiance. In the evening one can enjoy a sparking view of the Eiffel Tower and Concergerie.

Mazyar

Google
Excellent place for boat tour. Check the onboarding place, you shoul go down from the middle of the bridge. Boat tour is lovely with good Fr/En online tour guide. Take your camera ready 🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉

Dávid F.

Google
One of the most beautiful bridges in Paris. The view from here is amazing. Go to the very edge of the island of Cité, truly amazing view!

Douglas S.

Google
Pont Neuf - Romantic ❤️ Bridge the oldest bridge in Paris, holds a special charm that goes beyond history. I visited this place with my wife to celebrate our 25th wedding anniversary, and walking here together created a memory I’ll never forget. The atmosphere along the Seine was simply magical—the flowing river, the gentle lights reflecting on the water, and the countless love locks attached to the bridge made me reflect on our own journey together. Looking at those locks, I realized how many experiences we’ve shared over the past 25 years. If you're visiting Paris with your partner, I highly recommend walking across Pont Neuf. It’s the perfect place to pause, reminisce, and reconnect with beautiful memories from the past.

Marchela L.

Google
The oldest and one of the most beautiful bridge. 40 years since Christo and Jeanne-Claude transformed the city's iconic Pont-Neuf into a monumental work of art.

Becky R.

Google
Had a great sunset happy hour crusie!! Got to see the seine and all the sites lit up. would def recommend!!
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Marianne W.

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The Pont Neuf (French translation): "New Bridge") is the oldest standing bridge across the river Seine in Paris, France. It stands by the western (downstream) point of the island in the middle of the river that was, between 250 and 225 BC, the birthplace of Paris. I had to get as close as I could to take my photo. I was at the mercy of my daughter. She planned the daily activities as it was her first visit to Paris. I let her dictate as I have been to Paris before. She wasn't interested in the river and bridge like I was. I'm a fan of rivers and bridges. I hope to return for a closer view. For now I hope you appreciate this beautiful bridge. It's a historic wonder to me. It's an arch bridge made of stone. When you visit Paris go see it up close and take lots of photos!
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Saira K.

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The Pont Neuf, or New Bridge, is the oldest bridge across the Seine. It was new for its time. It was built in the late 1500s and finished in 1607. It has 12 arches, following the Roman style. On the sides of the bridge, you see mascarons, or faces with masks. There are almost 400 different faces of mythological characters. These are copies. The originals were made my Pilon in the 1500s. They're in museums now. The closest metro is called Pont Neuf. Please visit at night when it's so beautiful with the lights and the reflection in the river.
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Guy H.

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Another must see in Paris! King Henry the 4 finished this bridge in 1606 after decades of construction and delays. His vision was that it would act as an instrument to modernize Paris and help put an end to the constant wars in the region. It was a success and today stands as a monument to what city planning can accomplish.
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Mark M.

Yelp
A classic bridge that used to have locks on it put on by tourists, but they were so heavy they had to remove them all. Regardless, this is quite the bridge with all the different statue heads facing you, quite interesting.
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Tim F.

Yelp
Views form this point are astounding, especially at the "magic hour", right before sunset. At dusk, you can catch a good pic of the Eiffel Tower lit up against a nice backdropped sky.
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Jana C.

Yelp
Uber charming spot from which to view Paris! I was quite sweaty walking from the Left Bank, across to Notre Dame, and then across Ile de la Cité to this "New bridge". And luckily, I wasn't pick pocketed either! I purposely made it a point to walk across the Seine along this bridge, because it is actually Paris' OLDEST bridge. 1607 year...old enough for ya? Actually commissioned under Henri III and Catherine de Médicis in 1578, it took practically 30 years to complete! Another reason: Victor Hugo ( whose house I visited) rhapsodized over this specific bridge. With each step I tread, I wondered how many countless footsteps have I now walked over? Heady thought.
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Jay Y.

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Ironically, Le Pont Neuf (French: New Bridge) is actually Paris's oldest bridge! This ancient bridge is the connection between two shores of the Siene while bisecting Cite Island. While it's not as ornate as Pont Alexandre III, Pont Neuf is nonetheless a must-see sight while you are walking through Paris. Besides, since it's en route between the Notre Dame Cathedral and Musee Louvre, why not pause for a moment to admire this classic bridge that has stood to serve Parisians for centuries? Thanks to its angle, you can even capture a beautiful shot of the bridge with the famous Eiffel Tower as the backdrop. --- Also please do not be a destructive tourist and add to the annoying "love lock" practice! Parisian authorities already have to remove locks on the nearby Pont de Arts because the weights of the locks will compromise the bridge integrity, so please respect local properties. If you must join collective vandalism by adding a lock to prove love, then you need to re-evaluate your definition of love.
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Nicolai Nørr K.

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I don't know what it is about this "pont", but there's something magical about it. Besides the fact that it is the oldest bridge crossing the river, and that it gives it a certain "je ne sais quai", there's this atmosphere that entangles you and makes you think of all the things that have happened on the bridge and the people who have lived whole lives near this place. I sat down with my girlfriend on one of the stone benches and we started creating romantic stories on behalf of the inhabitants of Paris - and on our own behalfs of course - and ultimatey created our own little magical intimate moment, right in the center of Paris. So, like I said, there's something magical about it.
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Monica O.

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The Pont Neuf is the oldest standing bridge across the Seine River, it offers some get views of the river on both sides of the bridge, take a minute and look around! But the view wasn't the reason why I stopped by; it was for the love locks! Towards the southern end of the bridge around the bronze equestrian statue of King Henry iV are hundreds of love locks. In 2015 the love locks were cut down from Pont des Art Bridge, Paris isn't a fan of the locks, and I get it and see why they are upset, but the romantic in me needed to see the locks! It just seems perfect; Paris is the city of Love and these locks represent many lovers who came and put their love locks here. To be surrounded by love, that can't be so wrong? Don't know how long they will be up, so if in the area, go give it a look!
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Chuck C.

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Reviewing a bridge, seriously? You'd better believe I am, this is one of my favorite landmarks in Paris. Some of my favorite memories in the city are of watching the world go by during the day from the top, and watching the lights of the city dance underneath it at night (with a bottle of wine or two of course). You get a pretty remarkable view of the city from the center of this bridge; its a really good spot to reflect on just how old Paris really is, especially if you compare it to any city in the States. The bridge itself is over 400 years old; it's seen kings and emperors like Louis XV and Napoleon rise and fall, the Eiffel Tower be built (cool view of the top at night), Nazis invade during WWII (damn Hitler), and the city shine thanks to electricity. Good stuff. Walk from down the span of this ancient bridge as the sun is setting, head to the tip of Île de la Cité with some cheese and wine, and tell me you don't love Paris. (I don't believe you if you say you don't).
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Rob K.

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I have several arty loves in life: fountains, sculptures, ties, and bridges. And I'm so disappointed with Pont Neuf. I appreciate it's important in being the oldest standing bridge across the Seine, as well as being basically split into two sets of arches. But that's it. It's so hyped up i was expecting something special or awe inspiring (I've only seen some fairly rubbish pics of it before) , but i left it feeling quite underwhelmed. Go see Pont Alexandre III instead. That, you won't regret.
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Roger A.

Yelp
Like many bridges here, they offer a nice view to take pictures. This bridge also has a memorial Statue équestre d'Henri IV. What makes people come here is this is the new spot to put love locks. If you don't have one, there is a vendor nearby selling them!
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J K.

Yelp
I mean, I'm a romantic, so this is my sort of thing. You can buy cheap locks from dudes who roam around.
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Eddie T.

Yelp
This is practically the first bridge / place of significance that we visited upon arrival in Paris. Not just is it an old bridge, it is so old and has a decent history behind it and us coming from New Zealand it is great to stand on such a historical structure as ours back home are few. When we went it was not too busy , nice to stand and take in the fantastic view. The metro entrance is right at the end of bridge so easy to get to. Oh yeah another thing about it of appeal to me is as I am a huge fan of the Bourne movies it was great to stand here in the very filming spot where Coglan had stood in ambush awaiting Bourne but unbeknownst to him Bourne was watching from above and so well aware of Coglan's plan. Coglan was so stupid!!! Anyway do put it on your list to visit when here....
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CE Y.

Yelp
Another bridge in Paris. This one is very nice looking, with it's multiple arches. We visited it first at night, then at least another time to cross it during the day. Another excuse to visit it was because of a scene from the movie, The Bourne Identity. In the scene where Jason Bourne had set up a meeting and the other character lays his coat on the side of the bridge, waiting for him to show up. But Bourne, instead, is standing on the roof of the, now shut down, La Samarataine department store, just off the river. Good movie and that scene stuck. It's been in other movies, most likely romantic, but I haven't seen those, yet. Besides, we were near the bridge. This is the oldest standing bridge across the river Seine. Pay it a visit, whatever your reasons may be.

Ted Q.

Yelp
Nice Bridge Being the oldest bridge in Paris, it deserves a visit. After 400 years, it has many stories to tell.
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Inge W.

Yelp
This is one of the many gorgious bridges Paris has to offer. Take a stroll over this beauty and enjoy the view and the scenery. Take a seat and relax, and just absorb the atmosphere here.
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Qype User (.

Yelp
After seeing many pictures and paintings of this pont it was exhilerating to be there in person and walk that historic bridge. One must also go and have lunch at the infamous Cafe du Pont Neuf. Sit down and take a load off while enjoying a crispy croque Monsieur with the perfect green salad. I also(although quite 'touristy') purchased some Paris coasters and small paintings as souvenirs from the local vendors lining the quai. The bridge is also very well situated and within a few minutes walking to the Louvre.
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Steve R.

Yelp
Everyone's goal in life should be to take a walk through Paris near dusk and end at the Pont Neuf bridge as the sun sets, there's no better places on this earth. There's the Louvre on the left, Musee d'Orsay on the right, several other bridges covering the Seine in front, the Eiffel Tower off in the distance, and you can see all the way to the Grand Palais! I don't think there's a better place in Paris that provides so many great sights at ground level than at Pont Neuf. I remember David McCullough mentioning this bridge in an interview many years ago and raving about it and he's absolutely right. This is a must stop in Paris!
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Kelly G.

Yelp
The locks are gone except at certain places but there are still signs of people leaving their love marks along the bridge.
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Evonne L.

Yelp
Pretty! I think it's one of the oldest bridges in Paris? Really enjoyed the intricate carvings on the side of this historical structure, AND it had a really scenic walk over the river too. Basically a great place for photos and a leisurely stroll on your way to Saint Chapelle, Notre Dame, and of course...ice-cream at Berthillon! :D
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Rahul I.

Yelp
Nice bridge to see. Good landmark to base things from.
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Qype User (.

Yelp
one of the oldest bridges in Paris and it's also the point for the boat ride around the Seine. This bridge is so pretty to look at and it's one of the most romantic bridges in Paris. Worth taking a few photos of and walking across.
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Qype User (.

Yelp
This is a very romantic place to brring your loved one, particularly at sunset and sunrise. If you have an interest in history and architecture then youll be delighted with what you see when you visit here. Grab a coffee from a nearby street cafe and savour the atmosphere here. You really wont be disappointed with a vvisit here.
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Qype User (.

Yelp
This is quite an old bridge and in my opinion one of the prettiest in Paris.I would recommend takeing a walk across it and capturing the view with your camera.There is also loads to do nearby.
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Qype User (.

Yelp
Absolutely beautiful bridge! I love all the different faces! Took my beautiful girlfriend here on valentines! :)
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Qype User (.

Yelp
The oldest bridge in Paris and once the only way in to Paris! Must see!

Sarah C.

Yelp
Oldest bridge in Paris. My favorite one as well. Beautiful landscape. Panoramic view on the Seine river, Eiffel Tower, Louvre Museum, and much more!

Jonathan J.

Yelp
It's a very attractive bridge- from the right to left bank (well, that's obvious!)- crossing over the western tip of the Ile de la Cite. It was restored from roughly 1999 to 2007. There's a statue of King Henri IV on it and you can go down steps to the Square de Vert Galant, named after Henri IV, who had a reputation as a philanderer. The Square is a very pretty park. Great views to the west of the Eiffel Tower, the Louvre and the Institute de France. Good starting place for a tour of the Ile de la Cite. You get the vedettes de pont neuf (tour boats) here. Definitely worth a visit!