Pont Neuf
Oldest standing stone bridge in Paris adorned with 381 grotesque mascarons and Henri IV statue
Commissioned by King Henri III in 1578 and completed under King Henri IV in 1607. Despite its name meaning 'New Bridge', it is the oldest standing bridge crossing the River Seine in Paris.
The foundational stone spine uniting the Left and Right Banks across the western prow of Île de la Cité, pioneering modern urban street life.
Parisians long held the superstition that it was impossible to cross Pont Neuf without encountering a monk, a white horse, and a courtesan.
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