Pont Neuf

The Pont Neuf, in Paris

The Pont Neuf is, despite its name, the oldest bridge of Paris, spanning the Seine at the tip of the Île de la Cité. The Paris audio-guided tour stops here to evoke this historic monument, a witness of four centuries of history of the capital.

The oldest bridge of Paris

Despite its name, the Pont Neuf is in reality the oldest bridge of Paris still standing. Completed at the beginning of the seventeenth century, it was revolutionary for its time: the first bridge of the city without houses, equipped with sidewalks and adorned with overhanging half-moons. It spans the Seine resting on the western tip of the Île de la Cité, where the equestrian statue of King Henry IV rises. A witness of four centuries of Parisian history, the Pont Neuf offers fine views over the river and the monuments, and remains one of the most emblematic bridges of the capital.

What to see

You admire the oldest bridge of Paris, its overhanging half-moons and the equestrian statue of Henry IV at the tip of the Île de la Cité, with fine views over the Seine. The Pont Neuf is an emblematic historic monument of the capital. It is a must-see stop, to be explored on foot.

Practical information

The Pont Neuf lies at the western tip of the Île de la Cité, in the heart of Paris, reachable on foot and by public transport. It is a public bridge freely accessible at all times. The view over the Seine is particularly beautiful at sunset.

Why is the Pont Neuf the oldest bridge of Paris?

Despite its name, it was completed at the beginning of the seventeenth century and is the oldest bridge of Paris still standing, the first bridge of the city without houses and equipped with sidewalks.

Where is the Pont Neuf?

At the western tip of the Île de la Cité, in the heart of Paris, in France.