Pont au Change, Road bridge in central Paris, France
The Pont au Change extends 103 meters across the Seine River, connecting the first and fourth arrondissements with three elliptical masonry arches.
Built in 1860 during Napoleon III's reign, this bridge replaced several previous structures dating back to 872 when a fortified stone crossing stood there.
The name Change derives from the medieval goldsmiths and money changers who established their shops on earlier versions of the bridge.
The bridge serves both vehicle and pedestrian traffic with an 18-meter wide road and two 6-meter wide walkways connecting Place du Chatelet.
The bridge features Napoleon III's imperial N insignia carved by sculptor Cabat, matching the decoration found on Pont Saint-Michel.
Location: 1st arrondissement of Paris
Location: 4th arrondissement of Paris
Location: Quartier Notre-Dame
Location: Saint-Germain-l'Auxerrois
Location: Quartier Saint-Merri
Inception: 1860
Architects: Paul-Martin Gallocher de Lagalisserie
Length: 103 m
Part of: road network of Paris
Shares border with: boulevard du Palais, quai de Gesvres, quai de la Mégisserie
GPS coordinates: 48.85666,2.34677
Latest update: November 28, 2025 14:29
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