Paris's Oldest Bridge, Pont Neuf, Earns Its Counterintuitive Name
Paris's oldest bridge, Pont Neuf, despite its name meaning "New Bridge," has a rich history involving artistic installations and even serving as a runway. Its name's origin is explained by its original innovative design for its time.
π A runway for a Louis Vuitton show, covered entirely in fabric as part of two artistic installations, home to a now-demolished water pump... the oldest bridge in Paris, Pont Neuf, has seen it all. Why, then, does its name translate to "New Bridge"?Β FRANCE 24's Tanishk Saha explains.