Paris boasts a wealth of monuments and museums... But today your Hotel du Continent team would like to offer you an opportunity to discover the history and architectural beauty of the capital via its bridges across the Seine...

 

Paris has bridges in all kinds of styles

From the oldest, the Pont Neuf dating back to the 16th century, to the most recent, the Passerelle Simone de Beauvoir, reserved solely for pedestrians and cyclists, the bridges of Paris offer a look into the history of engineering and architecture in the capital. Among the must-see attractions are the ornate Pont Alexandre III, with its single span steel arch rising six metres above the Seine; the five-arched Pont Marie that links the Île de la Cité to the Right Bank and which is distinguished by its sober and elegant 17th century architecture; and the two-level Pont de Bir-Hakeim, which carries a viaduct for the Metro...

 

Bridges with very different atmospheres...

To discover the bridges of Paris is also to dive into very different atmospheres. Each seems to have its own unique vibe. Lovers should not miss the famous Pont des Arts, where couples come to declare their feelings. The Pont de l'Alma has become the rallying point for the admirers of Diana, Princess of Wales, whose fatal car crash occurred nearby. It’s also the place where Parisians judge the Seine's flood levels by seeing how far the water rises up the legs of the zouave statue adorning one of the bridge’s piers. Finally, the Pont Mirabeau Bridge eternally evokes Apollinaire's poem.

Embark on a cruise boat to see all 37 Parisian bridges across the Seine or enjoy a romantic evening walk to admire their elegant architecture. No matter how you choose to discover them, the bridges of Paris will not disappoint! The walk starts five minutes away from your Hotel du Continent...

 

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