The Pont de la Tournelle is a charming stone-faced reinforced concrete bridge linking Paris’s Left Bank to the Île Saint‑Louis, blending history, architecture and romance. Built from 1924 to 1928 by engineers Lang, Deval, and the Guidetti brothers, the bridge is 122 m long, 23 m wide, featuring a 74 m central flattened arch flanked by two smaller semicircular arches. The asymmetrical design highlights the natural beauty of the Seine here .

Originally a wooden bridge from the 14th century, later rebuilt in stone in 1656 by Christophe Marie, its six arches blocked river traffic, prompting replacement in the early 20th century . The 1910 flood accelerated its demolition and the current bridge was inaugurated in 1928 .

Its most striking feature is the statue of Saint Genevieve, Paris’s patroness, sculpted by Paul Landowski in 1928. Mounted atop a 14–15 m column on the Left Bank side, it symbolizes the city’s protection . Despite Landowski’s dislike of its eastward orientation — he preferred westward for better lighting — authorities decided otherwise, and the statue faces east, recalling historic invasions like Attila’s .

Today, the bridge appeals to walkers, photographers, and lovers for its vistas of Notre‑Dame, Île Saint‑Louis, and the adjacent Jardin du Port de la Tournelle, open 24/7 in summer . Its peaceful ambiance flows with locals, tourists, and joggers, especially at sunrise or sunset, perfect for sensing river history .

It attracts families seeking serene walks, history buffs, and couples searching for intimacy. It’s also a start point for exploring the island, the Left Bank, or attending the annual Saint Genevieve procession each January.

Practical info: open year-round, free, served by Pont‑Marie (line 7), Cardinal‑Lemoine (line 10), and bus lines 67, 86, 87… Parking at Maubert–Collège des Bernardins. PMR accessibility noted by Petit Futé.

Two notable facts:

Landowski skipped the inauguration on 27 August 1928 in protest of the statue’s orientation.

In Highlander, the hero’s houseboat moors nearby .

This bridge blends memory, elegant architecture, protective symbolism, and tranquil charm — a must for your site.