Things to do in Paris, Ile-de-France: The Best Bridges

July 17, 2021 Marissa Gamble

Lingering over pain au chocolat in a sidewalk café, relaxing after a day of strolling along the Seine and marveling at icons like the Eiffel Tower and the Arc de Triomphe… the perfect Paris experience combines leisure and liveliness with enough time to savor both an exquisite meal and exhibits at the Louvre. Awaken your spirit at Notre Dame, bargain hunt at the Marché aux Puces de Montreuil or for goodies at the Marché Biologique Raspail, then cap it all off with a risqué show at the Moulin Rouge.
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1. Pont-Neuf

Ile de la Cite, 75001 Paris France
Excellent
43%
Good
43%
Satisfactory
13%
Poor
1%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 1,222 reviews

Pont-Neuf

This bridge, depicted in a famous painting by Renoir, is the oldest remaining bridge in Paris.

Reviewed By Ivisitedtheplace - Israel, null

According to my understanding of French, it is both the New Bridge (as in unused) and the Nine Bridge. Either way, it is a nice structure to cross on foot (includes the western end of the Ile de la Cite) and also an impressive structure to pass under (which I did three or four times on the amazing Batobus. When one goes under this bridge, one can see and photograph (as I did), the massive letter N on the sides.

2. Pont Alexandre III

Pont Alexandre III Quai d'Orsay, 75008 Paris France
Excellent
69%
Good
27%
Satisfactory
4%
Poor
0%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 17,256 reviews

Pont Alexandre III

Reviewed By _jeffreybiehn - Fleetwood, United States

Really pretty bridge and close to D’orsey and other museums. Worthwhile to get up close and see all the details

3. Le Pont de Bir-Hakeim

Stations de métro Passy et Bir-Hakeim, Paris France
Excellent
50%
Good
41%
Satisfactory
9%
Poor
0%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 268 reviews

Le Pont de Bir-Hakeim

Reviewed By B1714D - Belgrade, Serbia

The double decker Bir Hakeim bridge is a masterpiece of engineering allowing metro, cars and pedestrians to cross it. The lower level is for cars and pedestrians, while on the upper platform runs the metro. The lower level has several excellent Eiffel tower view points.

4. Passerelle Simone-de-Beauvoir

Quai de Bercy Quai François Mauriac, 75012 Paris France http://www.parisinfo.com/transports/73126/Passerelle-Simone-de-Beauvoir
Excellent
56%
Good
40%
Satisfactory
4%
Poor
0%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 25 reviews

Passerelle Simone-de-Beauvoir

5. Pont du Carrousel

Pont du Carrousel, Paris France
Excellent
14%
Good
54%
Satisfactory
32%
Poor
0%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

4.0 based on 74 reviews

Pont du Carrousel

Reviewed By 750dimitrisl - Sydney, Australia

Pont du Carrousel is a nice bridge, built in the 19th century, with some history behind it. It joins two sides of the Seine, leading to Place du Carrousel, right outside the Louvre Museum. It is not a very ornate bridge but there are some interesting features at either end of it. Worth a walk.

6. Pont de la Tournelle

Ile Saint-Louis, 75004 Paris France
Excellent
21%
Good
58%
Satisfactory
21%
Poor
0%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

4.0 based on 77 reviews

Pont de la Tournelle

Reviewed By a1eksandar - Belgrade, Serbia

Lovely white bridge over the Seine which goes straight through Ile Saint Louis and provides some great views.

7. Passerelle Leopold-Sedar-Senghor

Paris France
Excellent
31%
Good
47%
Satisfactory
15%
Poor
1%
Terrible
6%
Overall Ratings

4.0 based on 114 reviews

Passerelle Leopold-Sedar-Senghor

Reviewed By 750dimitrisl - Sydney, Australia

Passerelle Leopold-Sedar-Senghor is a lovely footbridge over the River Seine. We have walked over it a number of times and so have countless other visitors. It is also a sort of romantic bridge as many couples love to attach padlocks on it. This may have originally been a unique idea but over time the weight of the padlocks has affected the bridge as it has other bridges. Be that as it may walking on the bridge is a terrific way to spend a few minutes taking in the stunning views of the surrounding area.

8. Pont d'Iena

75007 Paris France
Excellent
24%
Good
49%
Satisfactory
25%
Poor
1%
Terrible
1%
Overall Ratings

4.0 based on 186 reviews

Pont d'Iena

Reviewed By B1714D - Belgrade, Serbia

This bridge is the closest one to Eiffel tower on its west end connecting it with Trocadero. Therefore it's occupied with tourists taking great pics and selfies from there. Excellent close ups can be taken from here, as well the sunset pics you can see.

9. Pont des Invalides

75007 Paris France
Excellent
30%
Good
48%
Satisfactory
21%
Poor
1%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

4.0 based on 320 reviews

Pont des Invalides

Reviewed By 676nadima

This is probably the best place to take pictures of the Eiffel tower if you can get a view of the river the bridge and the tower you'll have some wonderful photos.

10. Pont au Change

75001 Paris France
Excellent
26%
Good
43%
Satisfactory
31%
Poor
0%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

4.0 based on 103 reviews

Pont au Change

Reviewed By 750dimitrisl - Sydney, Australia

Built in the mid-1800's, Pont au Change is a lovely bridge with a bit of history. It connects two sides of the Seine. The one side is the area around the Palais de Justice and the Conciergerie, and the opposite side is near the Place du Châtelet. We loved walking over this bridge and the views from it are beautiful.

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