Petit Pont, Stone bridge in 5th arrondissement, France.
The Petit Pont spans 32 meters across the Seine River, connecting the Left Bank to Île de la Cité through a single stone arch.
The original bridge at this location was mentioned by Julius Caesar during the Gallic Wars, marking one of the earliest Seine River crossings.
During medieval times, the bridge served as a platform for philosophers, performers, and merchants who gathered to share their knowledge and goods.
The bridge accommodates both vehicle and pedestrian traffic, with direct access to Saint-Michel metro station and multiple bus lines.
Engineer Alexandre Michal designed the current structure in 1853 with a single arch span, replacing previous multi-arch versions that were vulnerable to floods.
Location: 5th arrondissement of Paris
Location: 4th arrondissement of Paris
Location: Quartier Notre-Dame
Location: Quartier de la Sorbonne
Official opening: 1853
Length: 32 m
Made from material: stone
Part of: road network of Paris
GPS coordinates: 48.85333,2.34694
Latest update: June 23, 2025 09:45
The Quartier Latin combines Roman ruins, medieval churches, and historic universities. The Arènes de Lutèce displays Roman origins, while the Sorbonne and Collège de France represent academic tradition. Between old libraries and botanical gardens, narrow streets lead to hidden squares and traditional cafés.
Île de la Cité
160 m
Shakespeare and Company
85 m
Point zéro des routes de France
136 m
Saint-Julien-le-Pauvre
155 m
Saint-Séverin
185 m
Parvis Notre-Dame - place Jean-Paul-II
108 m
Pont Saint-Michel
187 m
Théâtre de la Huchette
121 m
Archeological crypt of the île de la Cité
51 m
Charlemagne et ses Leudes
97 m
Pont au Double
138 m
Robinier du Square Viviani
129 m
Quai Saint-Michel
98 m
L'Heure joyeuse
199 m
Quai du Marché-Neuf
102 m
Rue des Prêtres-Saint-Séverin
189 m
Jardin de la place Jean-Paul-II
92 m
Cuartel de la Prefectura de Policía de París
114 m
Église Saint-Blaise de Paris
143 m
Presbytery of Notre-Dame de Paris
177 m
6 rue du Fouarre, Paris
183 m
Pipe organ in Saint-Séverin church (Paris)
185 m
Studio Galande
189 m
Hôtel de Laffemas
118 m
Fountain
197 m
Cloître de l'église Saint-Séverin
198 m
Square Pierre-Gilles-de-Gennes
67 m
Hôtel Lesseville
168 mReviews
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