Pont Alexandre III (1900)
Connects Avenues Gallieni and Churchill
The bridge consists of a single arch, dedicated to the Franco-Russian friendship, and was designed for the World’s Fair of 1900. At the top of the four towers that adorn the 17 meter-tall north and south entrances, stand Pegasus figures in gilded bronze representing the Arts, the Sciences, Trade and Industry. At their base, the bas-reliefs represent great moments in the history of France, from Charlemagne through the Renaissance and Louis XIV, and on to the 20th century. You will also notice two copper compositions on the bridge: Nymphs of the Seine upstream and Nymphs of the Neva (Russian River) downstream. Pont Alexandre III is one of the most important artistic monuments of its time.
