Histoire pont paris - activities

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Bir-Hakeim bridge gets a makeover

There's no way around it: at least half of all foreign films shot in Paris feature pretty shots of the Pont de Bir-Hakeim! Do you know which bridge we're talking about? This summer, the Pont de Bir-Hakeim is getting a makeover. Discover its history!
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History of the Pont de l'Alma

Sadly famous since 1997 and the death of Princess Diana, the Pont de l'Alma nevertheless offers a fine view of the Eiffel Tower, and an amazing way to gauge the rising waters during major floods on the Seine.
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History of the Mirabeau Bridge

Immortalized by Guillaume Apollinaire, the Pont Mirabeau is one of the most famous bridges in Paris. Made entirely of metal, it offers magnificent views of the capital.
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History of the Pont des Arts

Aaah, the Pont des Arts and its famous love padlocks; quite a story. But did you know that today's Pont des Arts is not the one that was built in the 19th century?
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History of the Iena Bridge

Did you know that the Iena Bridge was almost destroyed by a vengeful Prussian general?
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History of the Pont Notre-Dame

The Pont Notre-Dame has undergone many architectural changes. At the end of the 18th century, the bridge was considered so dangerous that it was renamed Pont du Diable (Devil's Bridge)!
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History of the Pont Royal

Floods, fire... Many problems had to be overcome to build the Pont Royal, the third oldest bridge in Paris!
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History of the Concorde Bridge

Did you know that the Pont de la Concorde was built using ashlar from the ruins of the Bastille Prison? To find out more about this famous Parisian bridge, click here!