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Things to do in Paris, Ile-de-France: The Best Bridges
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
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4.5 based on 1,222 reviews
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 du Carrousel
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4.0 based on 74 reviews
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.
3. Passerelle Leopold-Sedar-Senghor
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4.0 based on 114 reviews
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.
4. Pont au Change
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4.0 based on 103 reviews
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.
5. Pont Royal
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4.0 based on 49 reviews
Reviewed By B1714D - Belgrade, Serbia
This arched stone bridge is the third oldest one in Paris. It's name refers to Louis XIV who financed its construction. The name also reflects its proximity to Louvre palace. Today it's a fastest link for art lovers visiting both, Louvre and Orsay museums. Nice views of both of them from the middle.
