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news France 24 En 2026-06-05

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.


πŸŒ‰ 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.

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