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Pont Neuf

Pont Neuf
Pont Neuf at Sunset.
Bridge information
CrossesRiver Seine
LocaleParis, France
DesignerBelieved to be Baptiste Androuet du Cerceau and Guillaume Marchand
maintenance engineering by Soufflot, Perronet, Lagalisserie and Résal
Designarch bridge
Materialstone
Total length232 m
Width22 m
Number of spans7 + 5
Beginning date of construction1578
Completion date1607

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The Pont Neuf (-frpɔ̃ nœf, New Bridge) is, despite its name, the oldest standing bridge across the river Seine in Paris, France. Its name, which was given to distinguish it from older bridges that were lined on both sides with houses, has remained.

Standing by the western point of the Île de la Cité, the island in the middle of the river that was the heart of medieval Paris, it connects the Rive Gauche of Paris with the Rive Droite.

The bridge is composed of two separate spans, one of five arches joining the left bank to the Île de la Cité, another of seven joining the island to the right bank. Old engraved maps of Paris show how, when the bridge was built, it just grazed the downstream tip of the Île de la Cité; since then, the natural sandbar building of a mid-river island, aided by stone-faced embankments called quais, has extended the island. Today the island is the Square du Vert-Galant, a park named in honour of Henry IV, nicknamed the "Green Gallant."

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Trailer for Léos Carax's 1991 film Les Amants du Pont neuf starring Juliette Binoche and Denis Lavant
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Rare teaser trailer for Les Amants du Pont-Neuf directed by Leos Carax and starring Juliette Binoche
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First fragment of the movie "Les Amants du Pont-Neuf"/"The Lovers on the Bridge" (France, 1991, directed by Leos Carax) with English subtitles.
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Modern artist Christo wrapped the Pont Neuf in Paris up for two weeks between 23 September and 6 October 1985, leaving only the roadway uncovered.
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Second fragment of the movie "Les Amants du Pont-Neuf"/"The Lovers on the Bridge" (France, 1991, directed by Leos Carax) with English subtitles.
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Panne de matériel à Place Monge ; le trafic est interrompu sur la ligne 7 entre Pont Neuf et Place d'Italie. Mais en attendant, il se tramait des choses bizarres dans les sous-sols ferrés de la capitale...
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Lucire--In April 2009, Louis Vuitton installed three beehives on the roof of its Parisian HQ on the rue de -Pont Neuf-. Its first batch of honey is now ready for spring, celebrated through creative displays at many of its store windows worldwide till May - Date : Sun, 20 Mar 2011 08:28:50 GMT+00:00
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Pink Paper--The Dukkha spiced Kezie farm ostrich with sautéed spinach, sweet potato and beef bobotjie (£21.00) is also a good choice, as is the Galloway fillet steak, pomme -pont neuf-, spinach and foie gras. Yet, even though the Criterion's buildi - Date : Thu, 07 Apr 2011 14:56:11 GMT+00:00
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DailyFill.com--In the spread, Anna wears such designers as Nina Ricci, Chanel, Luisa Beccaria, and Christian Louboutin. The setting for the shoot was Paris, France, specifically The -Pont Neuf-, Jardin du Palais-Royal, Pont Alexandre III, and La Coupole.- - Date : Mon, 14 Mar 2011 15:45:19 GMT+00:00
Where the hell has Anna Kendrick Been? - DailyFill.com Tweet this news
DailyFill.com--In related news, Anna is featured in the April 2011 issue of Glamour UK magazine, and she looks absolutely adorable. The shoot was done in Paris, France, at places like the Jardin du Palais-Royal, -Pont Neuf-, Place Vendome, and Pont Alexan - Date : Tue, 22 Mar 2011 15:30:25 GMT+00:00
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Huffington Post--Whether it's a jaunt to Paris to take in the views from the -Pont Neuf- (and perhaps get engaged), or a stroll through old town Dubrovnik or even a trip to wine country in Santa Barbara, these 10 places are sure to get the romance fl - Date : Mon, 14 Feb 2011 15:01:03 GMT+00:00
Christo Endorses 'Bulgarian Louvre' Project - Novinite.com Tweet this news
Novinite.com---...- one of the new museum complex halls will be dedicated to Christo. Christo has, together with his late wife, Jeanne-Claude, created environmental works of art including the famous wrappings of the Reichstag in Berlin and the -Pont---Neu - Date : Mon, 07 Mar 2011 10:04:10 GMT+00:00
Anna Kendrick Covers Glamour UK - allvoices Tweet this news
allvoices--In the Glamour shoot Kendrick wears Nina Ricci, Chanel, Luisa Beccaria and Christian Louboutin peep-toe heels. The shoot takes place around Paris in places like The -Pont Neuf-, Jardin du Palais-Royal, Pont Alexandre III and La Coupole. ... - Date : Fri, 04 Mar 2011 16:17:56 GMT+00:00
Photos of the day, March 7, 2011 - National Post (blog) Tweet this news
National Post (blog)--Some of thousands of padlocks clipped by lovers onto the railings of the Pont des Arts bridge over the River Seine in Paris are seen on a spring morning in Paris, March 7, 2011. The -Pont Neuf- bridge and the Ile de la Cite island in - Date : Mon, 07 Mar 2011 23:10:57 GMT+00:00
How to see Paris for pennies - Vancouver Sun Tweet this news
Vancouver Sun--At sunset, -Pont Neuf- - which means new bridge - offers one of the most stunning views of Paris. As one of the oldest bridges spanning the Seine River, it is a frugal destination and pathway for pedestrians in Paris. Located near the Louvr - Date : Thu, 03 Mar 2011 05:06:22 GMT+00:00



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