Pont Alexandre III
"The most ornate bridge in Paris, decorated with Art Nouveau lamps, cherubs, and gold-leaf statues of winged horses."
Logistics
Free
Vibe
Opulent and Cinematic
Duration
30 minutes
Best For
Photography
The Backstory
Built for the 1900 World's Fair, it was named after Tsar Alexander III to celebrate the newly formed Franco-Russian Alliance.
Local Secret
"This is the 'money shot' for photography. Stand on the bridge at sunset for a view that aligns the bridge's gold statues with the Eiffel Tower."