Pont Saint-Louis — Attraction in Paris

A bridge across the River Seine in the 4th arrondissement. It links the Île de la Cité with the Île Saint-Louis. The present bridge is the seventh to link the two islands since 1630. The pont Saint-Landry (1630–1634) was the first of these.

In 1717 a wooden bridge was rebuilt, with seven arches, and named the "Pont Rouge", due to the colour in which it was painted. It was destroyed in 1795. In 1804, under the direction of the engineer Dumoustier, a new two-arch bridge was built, 70 m long and 10 m wide, and mainly in oak. It was demolished in 1811, and a suspension bridge replaced it in 1842. Twenty years later, this was replaced by a metallic bridge, with a single arch with a 64m opening. In 1939, this one was demolished. In 1941, it was replaced by a "passerelle" resembling an iron cage. In 1968, the present bridge was begun, and...

Pont Saint-Louis is more than just a bridge—it’s a serene passage between two of Paris’s most historic islands, Île de la Cité and Île Saint-Louis. Just steps from Notre-Dame, it offers a peaceful spot to pause, take in the views, and enjoy the quiet beauty of the Seine.

The bridge is pedestrian-only, which makes it feel relaxed and welcoming. It’s a great place to stop for photos of Notre-Dame from a different angle or to watch the boats glide by. Street performers often set up here, adding to the lively, artistic vibe without...

Nice views out either way over the Seine river. Generally heavy traffic, though there is a path on each side for walking and biking. Along the path part-way however it spans out with sharp turns so this is both difficult to navigate for bikes plus has blind spots at each corner so it's not possible to see who is coming from the other direction. Otherwise, the structure is solid and attractive, especially the soft lighting at night...