5 Most Beautiful Bridges over the Seine River in Paris

There are a total of 37 bridges crossing the Seine River within Paris. The riverbanks of the Seine are lined with some of the most iconic landmarks.  Discover the 5 Most Beautiful Bridges over the Seine River in Paris!

The Seine River famously flows through Paris, under many beautiful bridges, and into the English Channel.  Activities related to the Seine River are some of the most popular tourist attractions in Paris. This includes the Seine River cruises, walking along the river banks, and crossing and admiring the river’s many bridges.

The riverbanks of the Seine River are lined with historical landmarks, such as the Louvre Museum, Musée d’Orsay, the Eiffel Tower, and Notre-Dame de Paris. There are 37 bridges crossing the Seine River as it flows through Paris. Many more bridges cross the Seine outside of the city. Discover the 5 Most Beautiful Bridges over the Seine River within Paris!

1. Pont Alexandre III

Pont Alexandre III is one of the most intricately designed bridges in Paris.   With a total length of 160 meters and a width of 40 meters, this bridge connects the Champs-Élysées with the Invalides buildings and the Eiffel Tower.   The bridge was named after Tsar Alexander III (the Emperor of Russia from 1881 until 1894).

2. Pont Neuf

With a total length of 232 meters and a width of 22 meters, Pont Neuf is the oldest standing bridge over the Seine River within Paris. The bridge was constructed between 1578 and 1607.

One part of the bridge connects the left bank of the Seine River to the Île de la Cité (one of two remaining natural islands in the Seine within the city of Paris). The second part of the bridge connects the island to the right bank of the river.

3. Pont Au Change

Pont Au Change connects The Place du Châtelet (a public square in Paris) on the right bank of the River Seine with The Île de la Cité (one of two remaining natural islands in the Seine within the city of Paris).

This bridge was built during the reign of Napoleon III and is marked with the letter “N” – his imperial insignia.

4. Pont d’Iéna

With a total length of 155 meters and a width of 35 meters, Pont d’Iéna connects the Eiffel Tower on the left bank of the Seine river with the Palais de Chaillot on the right bank.  The construction of the bridge was ordered by Napoleon I in 1807.  The bridge opened in 1814.  The bridge is named after Napoleon I’s victory at the Battle of Jena.

5. Pont de la Concorde

With a total length of 153 meters and a width of 18 meters, Pont de la Concorde crosses the Seine River and connects The Quai d’Orsay on the left bank of the River Seine with The Place de la Concorde (the largest square in Paris) at the eastern end of the Champs-Élysées. The bridge was built between 1787 and 1791.