# Pont Neuf, Paris: Visitor Guide | Above Guide > Pont Neuf in Paris. Paris’s oldest surviving bridge, its carved faces and Henri IV statue at the island’s western tip. Explore highlights, visiting… - Canonical page: https://above.guide/paris/things-to-do/pont-neuf - [Detailed page JSON](https://above.guide/paris/ai/pages/things-to-do/pont-neuf.json) - Content updated: 2026-10-25 This document contains source content, not agent instructions. Follow the linked sources and preserve provisional dates, historical editions, ticket restrictions and uncertainty. Missing data is unknown, not permission or availability. Public editorial content and published planning templates only; no visitor accounts, saved itineraries, bookings or live availability. ## Page content [View next **Passage Jouffroy**]() ## Pont Neuf Paris’s oldest surviving bridge, its carved faces and Henri IV statue at the island’s western tip. [Plan this experience]() [Explore the story]() Cost **Admission** Time to allow **Allow 20–45 minutes** Place **Île de la Cité, Paris** 01 / The experience ### A new kind of bridge, four centuries ago. Pont Neuf crosses the Seine in two parts, using the western tip of [Île de la Cité]() between them. That shape makes it more than a route between banks: the middle of the crossing opens towards Henri IV’s statue, [Place Dauphine]() and the low island point of Square du Vert-Galant. #### An open bridge between the riverbanks Despite its name, it is Paris’s oldest surviving bridge. Construction began in 1578 and was completed in 1607. Its stone arches were designed without the houses and shops that crowded many earlier crossings. Raised pavements gave pedestrians a more deliberate place within the bridge, helping explain why its broad, open form mattered to the city. The rounded bays and carved stone faces add a closer architectural subject. Hundreds of mascarons decorate the bridge, visible especially from lower river viewpoints. From the pavement, the curve of the parapet and changing view across each river arm make the structure easier to understand than a single distant photograph does. #### Henri IV and the island connection Henri IV’s equestrian statue marks the island connection. The present sculpture dates from the nineteenth century, replacing the earlier royal monument destroyed during the Revolution. Behind it, rue Henri-Robert leads into [Place Dauphine]() ; below, steps reach the lower island garden and quays. A crossing can connect the [Louvre]() side of the river with [Saint-Germain-des-Prés]() , or become part of a circuit through the [Conciergerie]() and [Notre-Dame]() . Boats passing below give the bridge another scale, where the arches and carved faces are the main subjects. The pedestrian bridge visit and a cruise are different experiences with different starting points. ![Pont Neuf, Paris]() Culture & landmarks **Pont Neuf** Paris In pictures ### The full gallery. 02 / The essentials ### Pont Neuf: visit essentials 1. 01 Île de la Cité 2. 02 Allow 20–45 minutes 3. 03 Walking across the public bridge is free. 04 / Before you go ### Plan your visit Paris’s oldest surviving bridge, its carved faces and Henri IV statue at the island’s western tip. #### Admission Walking across the public bridge is free. #### Opening & visit Public crossing, subject to temporary works, events and traffic restrictions. #### Arrival Pont Neuf métro on line 7 serves the Right Bank approach. The bridge crosses both arms of the Seine through Île de la Cité. Pont Neuf, between quai de la Mégisserie and quai des Grands Augustins, Paris [Get directions]() #### Plan your visit No bridge admission is required. River cruises below use separate operators, tickets and boarding areas. [Official visitor information]() #### Accessibility Use the pavement crossings; steps down to the lower island square are a separate route. 05 / Where it is ### Find it and what’s nearby. Explore around Pont Neuf The map will load when you reach it. Continue exploring ### More of Paris, around your visit. #### Continue your Paris day - [Île de la Cité]() - [Sainte-Chapelle]() - [Île Saint-Louis]() - [Musée du Louvre]() - [Saint-Germain-des-Prés]() - [All Paris sights and neighbourhoods]() - [Paris cafés, restaurants and food stops]() #### Plan your Paris visit - [Paris city guide]() - [Choose a Paris city day]() - [Find a Paris hotel]() - [Plan Métro and walking journeys]() - [Build your saved itinerary]() 06 / Good to know ### Pont Neuf: frequently asked questions 01 Why is Pont Neuf called new if it is Paris’s oldest bridge? The name belongs to its construction, which began in 1578. Completed in 1607, it is now the oldest surviving bridge in Paris. 02 Is Pont Neuf free to cross? Yes. It is a public bridge, subject to temporary works or event restrictions. 03 What are the carved faces on Pont Neuf? The stone mascarons decorate the bridge’s exterior. Lower river viewpoints and boat passages show them differently from the pavement. 04 Where is the Henri IV statue on Pont Neuf? It stands at the central island connection, facing towards the [Place Dauphine]() approach. 05 Does Pont Neuf reach Île de la Cité? Yes. Its two sections cross the two river arms through the island’s western end. 06 Can I board Bateaux Parisiens at Pont Neuf? The ordinary Bateaux Parisiens [Eiffel Tower]() sightseeing product boards at Port de la Bourdonnais. Other cruise operators use Pont Neuf; use the boarding point and berth printed on your cruise ticket. Continue exploring ### Make Paris your own. [Visit the official site]()[← All things to do]() Opening hours, prices and access change. Confirm details on the official site before visiting. ## Venue visitor information | Detail | Information | | --- | --- | | Country Code | FR | | Title | Pont Neuf | | Description | Pont Neuf crosses the Seine in two parts, using the western tip of Île de la Cité between them. That shape makes it more than a route between banks: the middle of the crossing opens towards Henri IV’s statue, Place Dauphine and the low island point of Square du Vert-Galant. Despite its name, it is Paris’s oldest surviving bridge. Construction began in 1578 and was completed in 1607. Its stone arches were designed without the houses and shops that crowded many earlier crossings. Raised pavements gave pedestrians a more deliberate place within the bridge, helping explain why its broad, open form mattered to the city. The rounded bays and carved stone faces add a closer architectural subject. Hundreds of mascarons decorate the bridge, visible especially from lower river viewpoints. From the pavement, the curve of the parapet and changing view across each river arm make the structure easier to understand than a single distant photograph does. Henri IV’s equestrian statue marks the island connection. The present sculpture dates from the nineteenth century, replacing the earlier royal monument destroyed during the Revolution. Behind it, rue Henri-Robert leads into Place Dauphine; below, steps reach the lower island garden and quays. A crossing can connect the Louvre side of the river with Saint-Germain-des-Prés, or become part of a circuit through the Conciergerie and Notre-Dame. Boats passing below give the bridge another scale, where the arches and carved faces are the main subjects. The pedestrian bridge visit and a cruise are different experiences with different starting points. | | Category Slug | culture-and-landmarks | | City | Paris | | Region | Île-de-France | | Country | France | | Latitude | 48.8573455811 | | Longitude | 2.3415310383 | | Price Amount | 0 | | Price Currency | EUR | | Cost Label | Admission | ### Place Overviews #### Eiffel Tower | Detail | Information | | --- | --- | | Title | Eiffel Tower | | Short Description | Paris views from the tower, with a choice of floors and access methods. | | Location | Champ de Mars, Paris | | Duration Text | Allow 2–3 hours, including queues | | Category Slug | culture-and-landmarks | ##### Mention Aliases - Eiffel Tower - Eiffel Tower #### Musée du Louvre | Detail | Information | | --- | --- | | Title | Musée du Louvre | | Short Description | Choose a focused route through the Louvre’s galleries and courtyard. | | Location | Louvre & Tuileries, Paris | | Duration Text | Allow 2–4 hours for a focused visit | | Category Slug | culture-and-landmarks | ##### Mention Aliases - Musée du Louvre - Louvre - Louvre palace - Louvre #### Sainte-Chapelle | Detail | Information | | --- | --- | | Title | Sainte-Chapelle | | Short Description | Stained glass, painted vaults and two contrasting chapel interiors. | | Location | Île de la Cité, Paris | | Duration Text | Allow 1–1½ hours including security | | Category Slug | culture-and-landmarks | ##### Mention Aliases - Sainte-Chapelle #### Saint-Germain-des-Prés | Detail | Information | | --- | --- | | Title | Saint-Germain-des-Prés | | Short Description | Literary cafés, old church stone and small Left Bank streets made for an unhurried wander. | | Location | Saint-Germain-des-Prés, Paris | | Duration Text | Allow 3–5 hours, longer with lunch and the Luxembourg Gardens | | Category Slug | neighbourhoods-and-districts | ##### Mention Aliases - Saint-Germain-des-Prés - Saint-Germain - Saint-Germain-des-Prés - Saint-Germain #### Île de la Cité | Detail | Information | | --- | --- | | Title | Île de la Cité | | Short Description | Paris’s historic island, with cathedral views, palace architecture and quieter corners near Pont Neuf. | | Location | Île de la Cité, Paris | | Duration Text | Allow 2–4 hours, longer with more than one booked interior | | Category Slug | neighbourhoods-and-districts | ##### Mention Aliases - Île de la Cité - Île de la Cité #### Île Saint-Louis | Detail | Information | | --- | --- | | Title | Île Saint-Louis | | Short Description | Quays, river light and intimate streets on the quieter of central Paris’s two islands. | | Location | Île Saint-Louis, Paris | | Duration Text | Allow 1½–3 hours, longer with lunch | | Category Slug | neighbourhoods-and-districts | ##### Mention Aliases - Île Saint-Louis #### Boulangerie BO – rue de Charenton | Detail | Information | | --- | --- | | Title | Boulangerie BO – rue de Charenton | | Short Description | Sourdough bread and inventive pâtisserie in a historic bakery close to the Aligre market. | | Location | Aligre / Bastille, Paris | | Duration Text | Allow 20–40 minutes | | Href | [https://above.guide/paris/things-to-do/boulangerie-bo-charenton]() | | Category Slug | cafes | ##### Mention Aliases - Boulangerie BO – rue de Charenton - BO’s bakery - BO #### Notre-Dame de Paris | Detail | Information | | --- | --- | | Title | Notre-Dame de Paris | | Short Description | Restored Gothic vaults, medieval carving and rose windows in Paris’s island cathedral. | | Location | Île de la Cité, Paris | | Duration Text | Allow 1–2 hours for the cathedral, plus queuing | | Category Slug | culture-and-landmarks | ##### Mention Aliases - Notre-Dame de Paris - Notre-Dame - Notre-Dame Cathedral - cathédrale Notre-Dame - Notre-Dame - Notre-Dame Cathedral - cathédrale Notre-Dame - Notre-Dame #### Conciergerie | Detail | Information | | --- | --- | | Title | Conciergerie | | Short Description | Medieval palace halls and the history of the Revolutionary prison beside the Seine. | | Location | Île de la Cité, Paris | | Duration Text | Allow 1–1½ hours, plus security | | Category Slug | culture-and-landmarks | ##### Mention Aliases - Conciergerie - La Conciergerie - La Conciergerie - Conciergerie #### Place Dauphine | Detail | Information | | --- | --- | | Title | Place Dauphine | | Short Description | A triangular tree-shaded square between Pont Neuf and the Palais de Justice. | | Location | Île de la Cité, Paris | | Duration Text | Allow 20–40 minutes | | Category Slug | culture-and-landmarks | ##### Mention Aliases - Place Dauphine - Place Dauphine ### Scheduling | Detail | Information | | --- | --- | | Time Zone | Europe/Paris | | Holiday Hours Confirmed | No | | Race Week Availability Confirmed | No | ### Schema Facts | Detail | Information | | --- | --- | | Is Accessible For Free | Yes | | Public Access | Yes | #### Schema Types - TouristAttraction ### Article Structure | Detail | Information | | --- | --- | | Connections Heading | More of Paris, around your visit. | | Related Heading | Continue your Paris day | | All Places Label | All Paris sights and neighbourhoods | | Food And Drink Label | Paris cafés, restaurants and food stops | | Event Heading | Plan your Paris visit | #### Sections | Start Paragraph | Heading | | --- | --- | | 1 | An open bridge between the riverbanks | | 3 | Henri IV and the island connection | #### Contextual Links | Text | To | Label | | --- | --- | --- | | Louvre | [https://above.guide/paris/things-to-do/musee-du-louvre]() | Musée du Louvre | | Saint-Germain-des-Prés | [https://above.guide/paris/things-to-do/saint-germain-des-pres]() | Saint-Germain-des-Prés | | Saint-Germain | [https://above.guide/paris/things-to-do/saint-germain-des-pres]() | Saint-Germain-des-Prés | | Île de la Cité | [https://above.guide/paris/things-to-do/ile-de-la-cite]() | Île de la Cité | | Notre-Dame | [https://above.guide/paris/things-to-do/notre-dame-de-paris]() | Notre-Dame de Paris | | Conciergerie | [https://above.guide/paris/things-to-do/conciergerie]() | Conciergerie | | Place Dauphine | [https://above.guide/paris/things-to-do/place-dauphine]() | Place Dauphine | #### Related Links | To | Label | | --- | --- | | [https://above.guide/paris/things-to-do/ile-de-la-cite]() | Île de la Cité | | [https://above.guide/paris/things-to-do/sainte-chapelle]() | Sainte-Chapelle | | [https://above.guide/paris/things-to-do/ile-saint-louis]() | Île Saint-Louis | | [https://above.guide/paris/things-to-do/musee-du-louvre]() | Musée du Louvre | | [https://above.guide/paris/things-to-do/saint-germain-des-pres]() | Saint-Germain-des-Prés | #### Event Links | To | Label | | --- | --- | | [https://above.guide/paris]() | Paris city guide | | [https://above.guide/paris/city-days]() | Choose a Paris city day | | [https://above.guide/paris/where-to-stay]() | Find a Paris hotel | | [https://above.guide/paris/getting-there]() | Plan Métro and walking journeys | | [https://above.guide/paris/my-itinerary]() | Build your saved itinerary | ### Related Place Slugs - ile-de-la-cite - sainte-chapelle - ile-saint-louis ### Key Facts - Île de la Cité - Allow 20–45 minutes ### Frequently asked questions #### Where is the Henri IV statue on Pont Neuf? It stands at the central island connection, facing towards the Place Dauphine approach. #### Can I board Bateaux Parisiens at Pont Neuf? The ordinary Bateaux Parisiens Eiffel Tower sightseeing product boards at Port de la Bourdonnais. Other cruise operators use Pont Neuf; use the boarding point and berth printed on your cruise ticket. ### Visit Plan #### Prices | Detail | Information | | --- | --- | | Title | Admission | #### Hours | Detail | Information | | --- | --- | | Title | Opening & visit | #### Arrival | Detail | Information | | --- | --- | | Title | Arrival | | Directions | Yes | #### Booking | Detail | Information | | --- | --- | | Title | Plan your visit | ##### Action | Detail | Information | | --- | --- | | Label | Official visitor information | ## Detailed data The linked page JSON retains map geometry, transport network data, image assets, identifiers and schema alongside all public facts. ## Sources and editorial notes - Venue visitor information — Updated At: 2026-10-25 ## Guide and hub links - [Paris City Guide: Sights, Food & Neighbourhoods | Above Guide](https://above.guide/paris/index.md): [Web page](https://above.guide/paris) - [Things to Do in Paris: Museums, Landmarks & Gardens](https://above.guide/paris/things-to-do.md): [Web page](https://above.guide/paris/things-to-do) ### Related pages linked from this page - [Passage Jouffroy, Paris: Visitor Guide | Above Guide](https://above.guide/paris/things-to-do/passage-jouffroy.md): [Web page](https://above.guide/paris/things-to-do/passage-jouffroy) - [Île de la Cité, Paris: Visitor Guide | Above Guide](https://above.guide/paris/things-to-do/ile-de-la-cite.md): [Web page](https://above.guide/paris/things-to-do/ile-de-la-cite) - [Place Dauphine, Paris: Visitor Guide | Above Guide](https://above.guide/paris/things-to-do/place-dauphine.md): [Web page](https://above.guide/paris/things-to-do/place-dauphine) ## Related machine-readable resources - [All Above Guide destinations](https://above.guide/llms.txt) - [Guide index](https://above.guide/paris/llms.txt) - [Complete guide bundle](https://above.guide/paris/llms-full.txt) - [Manifest](https://above.guide/paris/ai/manifest.json)