Pont de la Tournelle

The Pont de la Tournelle is an arch bridge made of reinforced concrete with three unequal arches that crosses the Seine and connects the Notre-Dame and Saint-Victor districts. The structure carries both vehicles and pedestrians across approximately 23 meters of width.

An earlier stone bridge stood here from the 17th century before being replaced in 1928 with the current concrete structure. The name comes from a medieval tower that once formed part of Philippe Auguste's fortifications.

A column on the bridge holds a statue of Saint Genevieve, Paris's patron saint, created by sculptor Paul Landowski. The figure faces downriver and is a recognizable landmark for anyone crossing the Seine.

The crossing is straightforward and accessible, with broad paths for traffic in both directions. From here you have views of the cathedral and the river, making the walk across the bridge pleasant.

Beneath the bridge sits the Port de la Tournelle, where permanently occupied houseboats serve as year-round homes along the riverbank. These floating residences are a rare sight in modern Paris.

Location: Paris

Location: 4th arrondissement of Paris

Location: Quartier Notre-Dame

Location: Quartier Saint-Victor

Inception: 1928

Official opening: 1928

Height: 14 m

Length: 122 m

Made from material: reinforced concrete

Part of: road network of Paris

Shares border with: quai de la Tournelle, quai d'Orléans, quai de Béthune, rue des Deux-Ponts, rue du Cardinal-Lemoine

GPS coordinates: 48.85066,2.35552

Latest update: December 7, 2025 20:43