The River Seine is one of the most famous rivers in the world. It flows from northwest France near Dijon through Paris on its 482-mile (776 km) route to the English Channel; it is a very important commercial waterway. Within Paris, there are 37 bridges that cross the Seine, and the Pont Alexandre III is one of these.

Built for the 1900 Universal Exhibition, it is one of Paris’ most iconic bridges with its high pylons topped with gilt bronze statues of winged horses. One of the most popular activities for visitors to do in Paris is to take a river cruise that will allow them to see important historical sights like the Cathedral of Notre Dame and the Louvre.

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