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- MarjFlorida1 contributionThis bridge is beautiful. Simple and elegant. If you’re lucky enough to be there on a sunny day, the way the sun lights up the golden statues is just incredible!!Written 16 December 2024This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- Sarah LLondon, UK3,643 contributionsThis place which has Pont Neuf as it's neighbour and with the Louvre, a stone's throw away is a great place from which to take in Paris. The views of the Seine are great and there are benches along the bridge. Though the bridge is no longer laden with love locks, you will find the odd one or two around the lampposts.Written 12 April 2023This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- Mairwen1United Kingdom12,001 contributionsThirty seven bridges criss-cross the Seine as it flows through Paris and the Pont Neuf is the oldest of them.
It links the Left and Right Banks. With the Île de la Cité in the middle, it is actually more like two bridges.
From go to whoa, it took more than 50 years to build, stretching over three generations of kings.
Planning and design started under the reign of Henri II (1547–59), construction started under his son, Henri III, in 1578 and work was finally finished in 1607, under Henri IV.
What you see here today looks much the same as when it was first built. Twelve Romanesque arches stretch across the Seine with cornices that are decorated with 380+ mascarons, (grotesque stone faces) that were intended to scare off evil spirits.
Apart from the superstitious belief in evil spirits, it was a very modern bridge for its day.
The biggest innovation was that no houses or shops were allowed to be built along the bridge. This changed the whole nature of the bridge. Pedestrians could stroll across it and actually see the Seine. They had an unencumbered view across the water which was something new in Paris. The bridge was also paved and had sidewalks which meant that not only were pedestrians less likely to be be hit by out-of-control carriages or horses, but they were also less likely to be splashed with muddy water by passing coaches.
Large curved stone benches or bastions were built into the bridge to provide resting areas or spaces for people to stop and chat. Today they are lovely vantage points for views up and down the river.Written 1 January 2025This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews. - hcbfloridaFort Myers, FL207 contributionsBesides the amazing views, this bridge has to be the wedding photo epicenter of Paris. There is some amazing people watching to be had here.Written 24 December 2024This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- Zfy EdSingapore, Singapore11,087 contributionsAlthough there are several bridges in Paris that span the Seine River, this is one of the most popular and the view from here is amazing. You can see the cruises plying under and to and fro in the Seine River, the Eiffel Tower and even the Notre Dame Catheral de Paris, among other key attractions.
The view from here is scenic and despite of the sunny and warm weather, with the breezes, it's quite windy.
And there's another reason why this place is popular, it is the crash site of Princess Diana at it's underground tunnel and as commemoration, a sculpture nearby had been erected in remembrance of her (Flamme de la Liberte), which you can checkout my review of it.Written 12 July 2023This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews. - VadimMurmansk, Russia35,015 contributionsPont d'Iena was built in 1808-1814 during the heyday of the Empire and named after Napoleon's victory over Prussia in the Battle of Jena. This, by the way, was the reason for Field Marshal Blucher's ardent desire to demolish it during the second occupation of Paris, and only the position of the Russian Emperor Alexander I prevented Prussian vandalism. It should be understood that at that time it was an ordinary bridge improving transport links between the left and right banks. And now it's unusual! Because now there is the Eiffel Tower. And no one is interested in either the bridge itself or the riders on the sides. Arabic, Gallic, Roman. Because there is ONE! The most popular attraction in the world! And now this is the place of parting with her when you ride the Trocadero metro. A place where tourists ignore the rules of the road and make "one more last photo" right from the traffic lane. And surprisingly, no one is being crushed....Written 6 January 2023This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- I visited this place🇺🇸🇫🇷🇳🇱🇬🇧🇨🇭Israel36,760 contributionsPROS
* Elaborate fancy sculptures and elaborate fancy lamp posts
* Famous and historic
* Connects the Grand and Petit Palais to the Invalides
CONS
* Busy traffic
"I VISITED THIS PLACE"...
... when. I crossed from the Grand and Petit Palais areas on my way to visit the museum of Les Invalides (see my review of that).
I spent time on the bridge, viewing and watching and enjoying and I liked crossing, being on and observing, studying, analyzing and watching
WAS IT WORTH THE COST
Yes- it is free
WOULD 'I VISIT THIS PLACE" AGAIN?
Yes, but not as a specific destination but as something that I'm passing anyway, between something and something else
ADVICE
* It's worth seeing- walking on it, sailing underneath and looking from the sides of the river
* It gives a good unobstructed view of the Eiffel Tower, especially at night on the hour when it is twinkling- best to stand towards the end of the bridge, on the side that is closest to the Petit PalaisWritten 27 August 2024This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews. - I visited this place🇺🇸🇫🇷🇳🇱🇬🇧🇨🇭Israel36,760 contributionsPROS
* Nice and short scenic centrally located bridge (behind the Cathedral of Notre Dame and passing the Memorial to the Deportation
* It is used to cross from Left Bank to the Ile de la Cite
* Fantastic location for photos of the church (from behind it)
CONS
* Not a prominent bridge
“I VISITED THIS PLACE”…
… when exploring the adjacent tourist attractions. I found it to be particularly poignant and striking that this bridge dedicated to Cardinal Lustiger is next to the Memorial to the Deportation.
WAS IT WORTH THE COST?
It is a bridge- it is free
WOULD “I VISIT THIS PLACE” AGAIN?
Yes- and to show others
ADVICE
Nice bridge/ go and see it and cross it and see the tourist stuff in the areaWritten 2 September 2024This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews. - malc1005Kettering, UK5,514 contributionsA nice bridge, over the River Seine, with some great views, either side, and well worth a look, if your in the area.Written 7 April 2022This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- jesse.lodgeCharlotte, NC707 contributionsThis bridge provides easy access between the garden and Museum D'Orsay as well as provides awesome pictures of Paris near the Seine river. Also, as you cross the bridge you have the opportunity to add locks with descriptions as you chain them to the fence. It really is neat to participate in. Definitely worth going over.Written 5 September 2022This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- Thomas VOakland, CA18,931 contributionsAn attractive bridge that leads to Ile de la Cite, so lots of people walk across it. Great views of the river and the island.Written 24 July 2022This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- I visited this place🇺🇸🇫🇷🇳🇱🇬🇧🇨🇭Israel36,760 contributionsPROS
* Passing over the thin island with a smaller version of the Statue of Liberty located at its western end
* The eastern side of the bridge (traffic going north from the Left Bank) has a walkway to descend to the island and to then walk under the bridge to stand at the base of the Statue of Liberty)
* It provides a good clear and scenic view towards the Eiffel Tower
* Heavily trafficked urban bridge
* Adjacent to the Juravel RER-C and the M10 train and metro stations
CONS
* Crowded busy and urban
"I VISITED THIS PLACE"...
... when i decided to get off at Juravel on may way from the Palace of Versailles to the Pantheon. The CityMapper app told me that this was the way to go. I jumped off the RER-C at the last moment.
And that was a good and interesting choice- I got some fine views of traffic and bicycles coming towards me with the majestic Eiffel Tower in the distance, framing the street, and the same scene photographed above the open RER-C train tracks (see my many "helpful" 👍 photos 📷). However, I was too aggressive in stepping into the street for that perfect photo to post to tripadvisor and there was a double lip of the durb and I fell hard onto my back on the sidewalk!! But I was blessed to be wearing a full backpack of well-cushioned phone batteries, and that totally cushioned the fall and prevented any physical damage, and there was no damage to the equipment either)
WAS IT WORTH THE COST?
It is free to cross a public city bridge
WOULD “I VISIT THIS PLACE” AGAIN?
Sure, but I wouldn’t go out of my way to do it
ADVICE
If you are near this place, it is worthwhile to cross the bridge and then to go onto the northside and descend the walkway to go to the base of the miniature model of the Statue of LibertyWritten 24 June 2024This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews. - Thomas VOakland, CA18,931 contributionsGreat way to walk across the Seine on this pedestrian-only bridge from the Parc Bercy. Great views of the water and the banks of the river. Lovely.Written 16 August 2018This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- I visited this place🇺🇸🇫🇷🇳🇱🇬🇧🇨🇭Israel36,760 contributionsPROS
* It provides the best river view of Statue of Liberty
* Scenic
* Functional
* Located at Juravel RER-C and M10 stations
CONS
* No intrinsic special tourist value in and of itself
"I VISITED THIS PLACE"...
... ... when I decided at the last moment to jump up and get off at Juravel station on my way from the Palace of Versailles to the Pantheon. The CityMapper app told me that this was the way to go. I jumped off the RER-C at the last moment.
I crossed this interesting bridge and enjoyed the surroundings and the fine views of traffic and bicycles coming towards me with the majestic Eiffel Tower in the distance, framing the street.
However, I was too aggressive in stepping into the street for that perfect photo to post to tripadvisor and there was a double lip of the curb and I fell hard onto my back on the sidewalk!! But I was blessed to be wearing a full backpack of well-cushioned phone batteries, and that totally cushioned the fall and prevented any physical damage, and there was no damage to the equipment either).
WAS IT WORTH THE COST?
It is free to walk on and across the bridge
WOULD "I VISIT THIS PLACE" AGAIN?"
If I were in the area
ADVICE
This is the best on-the-river location to view the model of the Statue of LibertyWritten 24 June 2024This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews. - Mairwen1United Kingdom12,001 contributionsPost Saint Michel is one of 37 bridges that criss-cross the Seine as it flows through Paris.
Whilst it’s not as pretty as Pont Alexandre III or as old as Pont Neuf, it has excellent views over the Seine and towards Notre Dame Cathedral.
This is a small, stone bridge, in the heart of Paris, connecting Place St. Michel on the Left Bank with the Ile de Cite and Sainte-Chapelle. It’s a busy stretch, with heavy traffic but there are footpaths on both sides for pedestrians.
The most eye-catching feature are the large letter ’N’ s between the bridge’s three arches. Like most people, I immediately assumed Napoleon Bonaparte but it’s not. It’s the other Napoleon, Napoleon III (the one you’ve never heard of). The bridge was completely reconstructed between 1856 and 1860 under his reign, so it’s his imperial monogram that you can see.Written 1 January 2025This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
