
Pont au Change
Pont au Change
Paris, France
Bridge over the Seine River featured in Victor Hugos novel Les Miserables & iconic spot for photos.
Last updated: February 11, 2026
Overview
Bridge over the Seine River featured in Victor Hugos novel Les Miserables & iconic spot for photos.
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Visitor Reviews
**★★★★★ Mike Aoun — 2 weeks ago
A beautiful bridge with a direct view of the Eiffel Tower. Great spot to stop and see the tower gleam.
**★★★★★ Amrit Das — 3 months ago
• Historic importance: The Pont au Change connects the Île de la Cité (home to the Palais de Justice and Sainte-Chapelle) to the Right Bank near the Boulevard de Sébastopol. Its name comes from the money-changers’ stalls that once stood on it during medieval times — the bridge has existed in various forms since the 12ᵗʰ century. • Iconic location: Standing here gives you one of the best views of the Seine, the Conciergerie, and the Palais de Justice — especially striking at sunset when the light
















