🇫🇷 Paris | Seine River Strolls: Pont Neuf, the "New Bridge" 🌉✨
Why Start Here? Paris’ Oldest Bridge (1607!) ironically named "New Bridge"—it was the first stone bridge without houses built on it! Perfect First Stop: Connects Île de la Cité (Notre-Dame) to both riverbanks, ideal for a Seine walking tour. Hidden Charm: Spot 384 stone masks (each unique!) carved on the arches. Fun Fact: Henri IV’s statue faces his beloved Place Dauphine—his urban planning legacy! 👑 Pro Walk Route 🚶♀️🗺️ 1️⃣ Cross from Left Bank → Île de la Cité for Square du Vert-Galant (tiny park with romantic Seine views). 2️⃣ Pause mid-bridge: Snap the Eiffel Tower + Musée d’Orsay framed by lampposts. 📸 3️⃣ End at Right Bank: Grab a Berthillon ice cream (Île Saint-Louis is 5 mins away!). 🍦 #SeineMagic #PontNeuf #ParisWalks