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

9. Pont Alexandre III

Pont Alexandre III (CC BY-SA 3.0)

Completed in 1900 for the Exposition Universelle, Pont Alexandre III is one of the most ornate bridges in Paris. It connects the Champs-Élysées to the Invalides. It features an extravagant Art Nouveau design and sculptures of nymphs, angels, and golden statues. These decorations symbolize Franco-Russian friendship, and the bridge was named after Tsar Alexander III of Russia.

Pont Alexandre III bridge - Turn of the century
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