In the heart of Paris... ༽ ˳♪⁎˚♫

            Paris Pont Neuf bridge and Ile de la Cité -
The Pont Neuf (New Bridge) is, contrary to its name, one of the oldest bridges of Paris.
The construction began under the reign of Henri III in 1578 and finished under the reign of Henri IV in 1606. It was one of the first bridges built with stones and also the first bridge
featuring sidewalks to protect Parisians from the mud and the carriages.  Pont Neuf, which spans from both sides of the river, touching base at the tip of the Île de la Cité, would be the widest and longest ever built and furthermore, be completely open to the public. This meant that everyone was able to admire the views of the river, regardless of social standing, from the emerging merchant class to the nobility. Before then, all bridges were topped with buildings and houses, so that there was no such thing as a gorgeous river view as we know it today. In fact, the entire length of the river bank was also packed full with more buildings, so the world never knew how beautiful the Seine views were ! 
Pont Neuf changed all of that – it was the first bridge that offered a view and provided enough space for events to take place – vendors could set up small booths and comedians or performers could provide a spectacle for passing viewers.
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Taken in: France / Île-de-France / Paris / Paris 01 Louvre (show map)

Taken on: December 1, 2019

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