Best Pont Alexandre Iii Day Trips & Things to Do

The ornate Beaux-Arts-style structure that crosses the River Seine is arguably Paris' most stunning bridge with it elaborate details including its bronze statues of winged horses, cherubs, nymphs and lamps. The 520-foot long Pont Alexandre III was built between 1896-1900 and designed by architects Joseph Cassien-Bernard and Gaston Cousin as well as engineers engineers Jean Resal and Amedee d'Alby. The bridge was named for Tsar Alexander III, who was instrumental in the Franco-Russian Alliance in 1892. This French historic monument connects Hotel national des Invalides with the Grand Palais and Petit Palais.