Pont Marie: history and sights
Served by: metro line 7.
Did you know?
Serves the Pont Marie, one of the oldest bridges in Paris still standing, completed in 1635, linking the Right Bank to Île Saint-Louis.
Anecdote
The Pont Marie is named after Christophe Marie, the developer who laid out Île Saint-Louis in the 17th century.
Around Pont Marie
- Île Saint-Louis, 240 m away — A peaceful island in the heart of Paris, famous for its artisan ice-cream shops and 17th-century lanes.
- Hôtel de Sens, 100 m away — A rare example of medieval civil architecture in Paris, the former residence of the Archbishops of Sens.
- Berges de Seine, 800 m away — Quays converted into a pedestrian promenade, popular for waterside strolls.
- Pont Marie, 30 m away — Built in the 17th century to serve the fledgling development of Île Saint-Louis, this bridge gave its name directly to the metro station.