Pont Neuf
The most famous and the oldest of all Parisian bridges, Pont-Neuf has been a great success ever since it was built. Formed by a segment of five and another seven arches, the bridge is a munificent architectural masterpiece.
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Pont Alexandre III
The Pont Alexandre III is the most chic bridge in Paris. With its single arch and sculptured decorations it was inaugurated for the World Fair of 1900.
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Pont Charles de Gaulle
Made of fine metal in the shape of an aeroplane wing, this new bridge links the quai de la Rapee to the quai d'Austerlitz.
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Pont Mirabeau
The Pont Mirabeau bridge is named after the famous poet Apollinaire, who loved the Seine and its bridges. This bridge has been immortalized by Apollinaire.
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Pont de la Concorde
One can get a beautiful view of both the square and the Palais-Bourbon extending from place de la Concorde.
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Pont Sully
Extending from the end of "Ile Saint-Louis" to either side of the river, this bridge is composed of two independent steel bridges.
A central 42-m cast-iron arch and two 15-m lateral semi-circular masonry arches is included to the right bank (over the narrower branch of the Seine) of the bridge. The bridge to the left bank (over the wider branch of the Seine) features three cast-iron arches (46-m, 49-m and 46-m)
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Pont Royal
One of the oldest bridges in Paris along with the Pont-Neuf, the Pont Royal was the official place where Parisian festivities were held. The Pont Royal closes the perspective of Louvre basin in a wonderful way.
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Pont des Arts
Originally built in 1804, this iron bridge is located next to the Louvre, at the tip of the "Ile de la Cite". This bridge was however, rebuilt in 1985. Today, it is popular among artists and painters as their meeting place.
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