One of the most beautiful Parisian views opens from the pedestrian Pont des Arts. The tourist who loves Hiking, you should definitely come here, stand in the middle of the bridge and look around. His eyes gaze at the breathtaking scenery: on one side of the Louvre, on the other – the dome of the Institut de France, musée d'orsay Peeps ubiquitous Eiffel tower, clearly visible spires of the île de La Cité, other bridges, the embankments with tents booksellers. And, of course, the fact of Hay with its barges and tourist boats.

The bridge looks very romantic, despite its apparent simplicity. Metal arches are on six concrete piers, lined with stone. Supports brutal, delicate arch and appear to be weightless. Wooden sidewalk and benches in the middle give a sufficiently long (155 meters) bridge unusually cozy look.

The name of the bridge built by order of Napoleon in the years 1801-1804, received from the Louvre, which in the early nineteenth century was called the Palace of arts. It was the first metal bridge in Paris, and he seemed then still more romantic than it is now, is like a hanging garden with shrubs, flowers and benches. On the opening day of the crossing here rushed 64000 Parisians, despite the fact that initially the bridge was paid – the passage is worth one su.

In the late nineteenth century, the bridge was rebuilt and expanded. During the world war it was badly damaged by bombing, and in times of peace – from collisions of barges with the supports. From 1981 to 1984, the bridge rebuilt under the direction of architect Louis Arretche, that work was based on original plans.

Now on the bridge work by artists, photographers, sometimes exhibitions are held. In the summer, following an amazing tradition, people put on the bridge of Arts picnics. Benches for everyone is not enough, tablecloths spread out directly on the wooden sidewalk. Usually these outings spend before sunset to enjoy the surrounding views in the soft evening light.

In recent years, there was another, new to Paris the idea is to hang them on the bridges, including the Pont des Arts, "locks of love". City hall tries to fight with this tradition, disfiguring of the world famous monuments of architecture.