What to do and see in Île de la Cité, Ile-de-France: The Best Bridges

March 18, 2022 Velvet Mowry

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 de l'Archeveche

Pont de l'Archeveche, Paris France
Excellent
43%
Good
36%
Satisfactory
15%
Poor
1%
Terrible
5%
Overall Ratings

4.0 based on 404 reviews

Pont de l'Archeveche

3. Pont Saint-Louis

entre quai aux fleurs et quai d'Orleans, 75004 Paris France
Excellent
23%
Good
37%
Satisfactory
37%
Poor
3%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

4.0 based on 60 reviews

Pont Saint-Louis

Reviewed By Ivisitedtheplace - Israel, null

Thus is certainly out favorite bridge- the only one that connects the two islands in the Seine River. We crossed it immediately upon arrival, and several more times, since we went to the areas behind Notre Dame cathedral and the Deportation Memorial at least three roles during our nine day visit. This is a pleasant and scenic wonderful bridge for pedestrians only, and every time we crossed, there were outstanding musicians standing in the middle, demonstrating their talents- often playing classic American folk tunes. The Batobus and the other tour boats do not go under this excellent bridge. We thoroughly enjoyed it..,, maybe I have a few photos that I can attach.

4. Pont Saint-Michel

Place Saint Michel, Paris France
Excellent
29%
Good
40%
Satisfactory
27%
Poor
3%
Terrible
1%
Overall Ratings

4.0 based on 62 reviews

Pont Saint-Michel

Reviewed By 750dimitrisl - Sydney, Australia

Pont Saint-Michel is a small bridge that links the Place Saint-Michel on the left bank of the Seine River to the Île de la Cité. It is located fairly close to Notre-Dame Cathedral. The bridge was built in 1857 but its history actually goes back much further, to around the second half of the fourteenth century. It was rebuilt several times due to a range of reasons.

5. Pont Notre Dame

77 quai de la Corse 12 Quai de Gesvres, 75004 Paris France http://paris1900.lartnouveau.com/ponts/pont_notre_dame.htm
Excellent
19%
Good
51%
Satisfactory
30%
Poor
0%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

4.0 based on 53 reviews

Pont Notre Dame

Reviewed By BarbieMegaTraveller

The views from this bridge are fantastic and has everything you could want - old buildings, Parisian street architecture and of course it's name sake, the Notre Dame. I have been to Paris a few times and love each of their bridges because it's so beautiful. Each bridge gives you a different view and each one has something different going on but if you're going to see the Notre Dame anyway, then this bridge is a must do.

6. Petit-Pont-Cardinal-Lustiger

Quai du Marche Neuf, 75004 Paris France http://www.mairie04.paris.fr/mairie04/jsp/site/Portal.jsp
Excellent
11%
Good
51%
Satisfactory
34%
Poor
3%
Terrible
1%
Overall Ratings

3.5 based on 35 reviews

Petit-Pont-Cardinal-Lustiger

Reviewed By MijnlieverdFH - Tagum City, Philippines

The Petit Pont is the oldest bridge of Paris. It connects the Ile de la Cité to the Left Bank to Rue Saint Jacques The Petit Pont was named so because it spanned the narrowest of the Seine while the Pont Notre-Dame spanned the widest. This single-arch Petit Pont is 32m long by 20m wide. While the Pont Notre-Dame is 105m long by 20m wide.

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