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The Pont Neuf ( French pronunciation: [pɔ̃ nœf], "New Bridge") is the oldest standing bridge across the river Seine in Paris, France. It stands by the western (downstream) point of the Île de la Cité, the island in the middle of the river that was, between 250 and 225 BC, the birthplace of Paris, then known as Lutetia and, during the ...
- 1578
- River Seine
- 232 metres (761 ft)
- Arch bridge
Pont Neuf, the oldest existing bridge across the Seine River via the Ile de la Cite in Paris, built, with interruptions in the work, from 1578 to 1607. It was designed by Baptiste du Cerceau and Pierre des Illes, who may have made use of an earlier design by Guillaume Marchand.
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Dec 2019. Despite its name, meaning new, the Pont Neuf is the oldest one spanning the Seinne. That's perfectly logical as it connects both side of Paris with the Cite isle, which is the birthplace of Paris. The bridge is made of stone with several arches towards both - the left and right bank on the isle's western end.
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Apr 25, 2023 · Learn about the history, architecture and attractions of the Pont Neuf, the first bridge to cross the whole of the Seine and one of the most famous landmarks in Paris. Discover the best views, the carved heads, the statue of Henri IV and the romantic Square du Vert Galant.
Jun 27, 2019 · Learn about the history, design, and features of the Pont Neuf, the oldest bridge on the Seine River and a symbol of Paris. Find out how to get there, what to do nearby, and why it's worth a visit.
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Nov 24, 2020 · Learn about the oldest bridge in Paris, built in the sixteenth century by King Henri III. Find out how to get to Pont Neuf and what to see nearby, such as Notre Dame Cathedral and the Louvre.
The New Bridge , or Pont Neuf despite its name, is the oldest stone bridge in Paris . It was declared a World Heritage Site by UNESCO in 1991, along with the entire Parisian riverbank; its foundation stone was laid by King Henry III in 1578 and it was inaugurated in 1608.
