Paris's Pont Neuf is actually looking quite new these days because of extensive restoration work. Its golden stone glows in the warm light of an autumn sunset.

Crossing the Seine at the downstream (western) end of the Île de la Cité (map), the Pont Neuf is your means of access to the charming little Square du Vert-Galant, a tiny park at the tip of the island with benches, bushes, and space for a picnic or a chat:

	Look for Henri IV on his horse...

Look for the grand equestrian statue of Henri IV mid-way across the bridge. Behind the statue, narrow stairs descend to the Square du Vert-Galant.

Also here is the dock for the Vedettes du Pont Neuf, some of the better River Seine cruise boats. More...