Pont Alexandre III

This bridge by far is the most elegant bridge, ornamented with fine sculpture work, adding its own charm to its already beautiful site.

The bridge with its exuberant art nouveau lamps, cheribs, nymphs and winged horses at either end was built between 1896 and 1900. It was named after Tsar Alexandre III who had concluded the Franco-Russian alliance in 1892. It was his son, Nicholas II, who laid the foundation stone in 1896. The style of the bridge reflects that of the Grand Palais to which it leads on the right bank.