The 10 Most Beautiful Historic Bridges in Paris (Some Might Surprise You)

3. Pont Royal

Pont Royal and Musee d'Orsay at Dusk - Paris France
Pont Royal and Musée d’Orsay at dusk

Completed in 1689 by order of King Louis XIV, Pont Royal is the third oldest bridge in Paris. It was built to replace a wooden bridge destroyed by floods. The bridge played a key role in connecting the royal palace (now the Louvre) to the Left Bank, becoming an important route in the city.

The Pont Royal in 1850
The Pont Royal in 1850
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