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La Caverne du Pont-Neuf: Final days to discover JR's giant installation — reviews and photos

Only a few days left to experience JR’s La Caverne du Pont-Neuf. Until June 28, 2026, this monumental installation reimagines Paris’s oldest bridge as a dark, mineral corridor, alive with sound, scents, and augmented-reality moments. An immersive work you can explore for free, around the clock, before it closes.

Paris: why is the Pont-Neuf closed to traffic until July 13, 2026?

If you’re used to crossing the iconic Pont-Neuf on foot, by bike, or by car, you’ll need to adjust and find alternatives. The City of Paris has announced traffic restrictions in place until July 13, 2026. Here’s what you need to know and why.

La Samaritaine's 2025 Christmas window displays put the ribbon at the heart of the holiday season.

For Christmas 2025, La Samaritaine is transforming into a huge gift waiting to be unwrapped. From November 5 to January 6, giant ribbons and swirls will snake their way from the grand staircase to the facade, while the iconic peacock will leave its fresco on the 5th floor to join in the fun and watch over your gifts.

Traffic: the Pont Neuf and the quays closed in Paris for a re-enactment this Tuesday, March 18

Attention motorists and pedestrians! This Tuesday, March 18, 2025, traffic will be completely cut off on the Pont Neuf, in the heart of Paris, due to a judicial reconstruction. The closure, announced by the Préfecture de Police, will run from 1pm to 4pm, and will also affect certain adjacent roads.

French fries are French, and a Belgian historian is making the claim!

The debate has been raging for many years between the two countries: France and Belgium both claim paternity of the frite. History has decided: French fries are French!

Pont-Neuf in Paris: traffic diverted until the end of December due to road subsidence

The Pont-Neuf, the historic symbol of Paris's 1st arrondissement, will see traffic disrupted in the south-north direction until the end of December 2024. This is due to the subsidence of cobblestones caused by heavy rainfall.

Did you know? Discover 3 anecdotes about the Pont Neuf

Did you know? The Pont Neuf is the oldest bridge in Paris. But that's not all...

Fashion Week: Pharrell Williams' show for Louis Vuitton criticized by environmentalists

In a whirlwind of style and controversy, Paris welcomed Pharrell Williams' first fashion show as artistic director of Louis Vuitton Homme on Tuesday, June 20, 2023. On the Pont-Neuf, the city's historic landmark, a sensational show aroused the enthusiasm of spectators, while fuelling debate within the political scene. From the dazzling to the controversial, this eventful evening made an undeniable impression!

KONG celebrates its 10th anniversary and renovates

Do you know the KONG, this famous restaurant designed by Starck with an incredible glass roof overlooking the Pont Neuf? For its 10th anniversary, the restaurant is being renovated to offer you the most refined and welcoming cocktail bar. It's time to (re)discover it and sip a drink in this place that invites you to travel!