Timeless bridge guide

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The Pont des Arts, one of Paris's most romantic bridges.

Ah, the Pont des Arts and its famous love locks — what a story. But did you know that the Pont des Arts as it stands today isn’t the one built in the 19th century?
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The Mirabeau Bridge, Paris’s iconic bridge that inspired one of France’s most famous poems.

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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Notre-Dame Bridge, from the Roman Grand Pont to the "Devil's Bridge"

Notre-Dame Bridge would undergo a series of architectural changes! By the end of the 18th century, the bridge had become so notorious for its danger that it earned the nickname the Devil's Bridge.
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The Royal Bridge, the stone bridge that has withstood more than three centuries of history

Floods, fires... It took overcoming numerous problems to build the Pont Royal, one of the oldest bridges in Paris still standing.
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The Pont d'Iéna, Paris's own bridge the Prussians tried to blow up.

Did you know that the Pont d'Iéna almost ended up being destroyed by a revanchist Prussian general? Discover its history.
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The Alma Bridge, from the World's Fair to Princess Diana

Built under Napoleon III, the Alma Bridge derives its name from a French victory in the Crimean War. Opened in 1856 and subsequently rebuilt in the 20th century, this famous Parisian bridge has witnessed nearly two centuries of history.
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Concorde Bridge, Paris's bridge built with stones from the Bastille.

Did you know? The Pont de la Concorde was built with dressed stones taken from the ruins of the Bastille prison. To learn even more about this famous Parisian bridge, it’s right here!