- The name Pont Neuf was given to distinguish it from older bridges that were lined on both sides with houses. It has remained after all of those were replaced.
- It wasn’t until 1607 before the bridge was officially opened by his successor, King Henry IV, who named the bridge «Pont Neuf» (New Bridge).
- Pont Neuf was completed in 1607 and is the capital’s oldest surviving bridge, which makes its name a touch ironic but credits its construction.
- The Pont Neuf is the oldest standing bridge on the Seine river in Paris, France. ... The Pont Neuf was the first stone bridge in Paris that did not support houses.
- The Samaritaine water pump on Pont Neuf. At completion, the Pont-Neuf was the only bridge to span the whole width of the River Seine.
- Departing from the oldest bridge in Paris, the Pont Neuf, this one-hour cruise on the Seine is animated and specially designed for children.
- Pont Neuf (Google Maps). This is the oldest bridge in Paris; work started on it in 1578 under Henry III, and it was finished in 1606 under Henry IV...
- Today, the Pont Neuf is a seven-arched bridge that stretches 232 meters across the Seine River. The Pont Neuf is also known for its many ornate decorations and...
- The Pont Neuf in Paris is a perfect example of Royal architecture; though perhaps not the most beautiful or intricate in artistic terms, this bridge is the best-known.
- The Pont Neuf is one of the iconic bridges in Paris that spans the Seine River and links the first and sixth arrondissements with a total length of 232 metres.