Pont des Arts, Pedestrian bridge over Seine River in Paris, France
The Pont des Arts connects the Institut de France to the Louvre Museum across the Seine River with seven metal arches and wooden planks.
Napoleon Bonaparte commissioned the construction of this first metal bridge in Paris between 1801 and 1804, designed by engineers Cessart and Dillon.
The bridge serves as a platform for street artists, performers, and photographers who gather to capture Seine River views and Parisian monuments.
Visitors access the bridge through the Louvre-Rivoli or Saint-Germain-des-Prés metro stations, with optimal photography conditions during sunrise and sunset.
The bridge underwent major renovations in 2015 to replace metal grilles containing 700,000 padlocks with transparent panels to preserve its structure.
Location: Paris 6e Arrondissement
Location: Paris
GPS coordinates: 48.85860,2.33770
Latest update: October 24, 2025 17:19
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