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Nightlife Spot: Walking Around
The Pont des Arts is a small, pedestrians-bridge that connect the quarter of St-Germain-des-Pres with the Musée du Louvre at the other side of the Seine. The bridge was originally built in 1804, ordered by Napoleon. Throughout the years the bridge, that was the first metal bridge in the city, became too weak to be safe for both the pedestrians crossing it and the boats passing it. That is why in 1970 it was decided to close to former bridge at to build a new version. In 1985 the new bridge was opened. It looks the same as the original one, but to help the boats on the river there were built 7 arches instead of the original 9. The central position together with the added bushes, flowers and benches make this bridge to a popular hang-out for artists and students from the nearby Quartier Latin. In the evening and at night it is a popular spot for a late night drink with a great view over the city. Just take a bottle of wine with you, together with some glasses and enjoy the surroundings.
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Theme: Eating and Drinking
Address: Pont des Arts
Directions: Between the back of the Louvre and the Institut de France, just west from the Ile de la Cité
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Nemorino Mon May 11, 2009 09:28 UTC
I enjoyed reading your first thirty tips on this addictive city -- I'll be back some other time for more. | hunterV Tue Apr 14, 2009 16:45 UTC
This city would be my favorite destination too, I'm sure... | rt8 Fri Nov 14, 2008 23:26 UTC
The plan of getting off at the next stop was what we used on our French exchange trip. Luckily we never used it! | sylina Wed Sep 3, 2008 03:05 UTC
Really informative & helpful page wid wonderful pix! I took a lot of note from it. Will be in Paris soon. Love d pic of Notre Dame through apple tree. Will try to find d scene. Thanks for sharing! Btw, we got a lot of jigsaw-puzzle-trees over here. :)) |
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